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Complete step-by-step guide to replace the alternator on a Cadillac CTS with the 3.6L V6.
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71-male- old cars were easy. Thanks for your help.
Saving some money😵💫
Thanks man! This 70 yr. old man couldn't have done it without you. You are the best!
THIS is a good example, I AM 75 YEAR OLD RETIRED MECHANIC, NEED TO REPLACE MY OWN THIS WEEK THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO.
Retired mechanic takes to you tube for instructional video.
Thanks for making this video, really helped me out a ton on my own car. I found the rear heatshield bolt to be really difficult though, nearly impossible to reach. What I ended up doing was removing the 15mm alternator bolts first so I can rotate it to expose those hard to reach bolts, and then removing the heatshield before fishing the alternator out of the engine bay. You made it look easier than it actually is!
Those freaking heat shield bolts can kick rocks!!! This is probably the most difficult alternator I've done. Then again I've only done a handful. Thanks for the video!
Thanks! I've never done mechanic work before and I change my own alternator. This video works except, I suggest jacking your car up and going under to get the bolts, charger cable, heat shield, etc. That saved a lot of time. This guy must be tiny because your hand won't get there with tools. You see how small his ratchet is. SAVE TIME AND JACK YOUR CAR UP!!!
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@Duncan Calvin Meh I watch on Flixportal. just google after it :) -grayson
@Grayson Elliott Thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it!!
@Duncan Calvin Glad I could help xD
your video was one of the best I've watched in regards to giving great attention to detail. I like the fact that you didn't stop the video when you put the alternator back on. Most people just say "now reverse what you did in order". Thank you for taking the time to post this.
Thanks! This video really helped me a lot. I broke my tensioner pulley in the process. Lol it's old. Was a hundred dollar car. After replacement & tune up. She now runs like a dream
Pull the inner fender cover passenger side front wheel well. It will give you access to the lower two alternator heat shield bolts, the two lower alternator bolts, the lead wire (10mm nut fastener) and the 5 volt reference wire.
You simply turn the wheel all the way to the right. You don't have to remove the tire but for more room pull it. Also you don't have to remove the ecm or the other breather cover. Bring the bottom bolt hole tab between the two middle brake lines and the alternator will come out between the upper radiator hose and the right fender.
Removal of the PCM is not necessary. Just remove the two wire harness and ground lead as instructed and pull up and out of the way. Leave the PCM module in place. I accessed the lower heat shield bolts and the two lower mounting bolts by way of the passenger side tire well. Just removed the passenger side front tire for easier access. I was also able to remove the rear battery power lead boot and nut from the rear of the alternator from the tire well also. Much easier for those people with larger hands than the guy in the video.
Yes its true,just did my 04 cts 3.6..had to remove front passenger side tire for east access to removed bolts and wires easily..i went underneath,my head was in the middle of the car to work my rachet around to remove bolts and disconnect 10mm nut from behjnd alternator..did the same thing to install new one..and yes two pcm wires doest not need to remove..risky because they are brittle and can cause damage..
The whole time.
I just did my own alternator! Using this video !! Car works now!! Thanks for the post
Thanks for the video. It was a good reference when I was replacing the alternator on my 2008 CTS. My alternator made it ~102k miles. I didn't wind up removing the tensioner and didn't need to remove the air intake duct since I brought the alternator straight up and out. Although the ECM was located in slightly different spot (on left), I removed it to give myself some additional room to work.
I had to jack up the car and remove the tire to access from underneath. No need to remove the heat shield. It’s attached to the alternator. Otherwise I followed the process. Pretty straight forward.
Replaced the alternator on my 2015 ATS 3.6 v6 using this video as my guide. I had/have no real mechanic experience beyond changing tires and oil, etc.
My point is that this video is very well done. The newer setup was a little different but enough translated for a successful swap. I feel pretty damn accomplished thanks to this vid.
Well done- good stuff.
Thank You for your help. This saved me money and time. Thanks to you I fixed my fathers car in about 1 1/2 hour.
fantastic. Thanks a lot. you just give the necessary information, no nonsense talk , to make the video longer and distracting.
i m am about to buy a 2007 cts and i think the alternator is bad. I am a novice mechanic. this video helped a lot..thank you
Thank u. Very much . The best part is. As yur taking it apart yur telling us what tools we will need.
Excellent Video!! Well narrated as the instruction moved step by step!
My stereo display says battery not charging and it's makeing a humming noise but turns on well with no issues haven't checked it but could it be my alternator
Great video I️ wish my hands were tiny enough to use this technique! I️ ended up having to jack up my CTS and remove the front passenger tire to access the rear charge line and bottom bolts for the heat shield and alternator.
very good, very well explained and videoed, I will watch again,very well done.
Definitely some awesome techniques, Anthony, and especially that tip about using a long extender to get down between all the wires and pipes and other stuff in order to loosen and tighten the nut on the alternator's output post, as seen at 07:30 and 09:00 ... that was awesome too.... great works, Mike :-)
Thanks for the added information on the removal of the alternator. Quick question what could cause the fuseable link blow on the positive wiring harness?
Thanks
Definitely helped a ton! First time working on my car alone! Thanks!
you gave the description of all the tools but the "long extension". I would guess it's 12" long?
Is the same procedure for a 2.8L 2007 CTS?
Thank you! I dont know where the thumbs down come from but i am a 61 yr old and let me tell all you out there thoroughly listen, as i did jam the tool only it was a air ratchet and what a biotch, lol 3 hours and it is out! was trying to help my man out as he is a hard worker and I sure pile a lot of work on top of it all
I did not have to remove everything u did I just removed the belt the ECU n that's it n it came out like nothing.
Great instructions all through out...
Thank you so much😎👍
I removed the tire to get the bracket off.
Thanks man! Helped a lot!
Great video!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video.
God I was worried the noise on my car was my alternator found out I was low on power steering fluid put some in and let it sit noise is gone . . Can't find any leaks tho that's weird hasn't leaked any yet. Gonna keep my eye out
Is this the same procedure for the 2012 cadillac CTS
I can't remove the boot covering the positive cable. What exactly did you do?
I have a 2010 same size engine
about how long did the whole process take in real time ?
+Jesus Melendez Little over an hour.
Two thumbs here thanks
Helped me out so much
Jesus Christ luvs us all ❤️
Amen
What year cts is this??
Thanks
Do anyone know how similar this is to an 08 CTS?
What year is this one?
How long does it take to change out the alternator and how much would a shop charge
2006 cts
From some of the responses, looks like it takes a little over an hour to replace. I have a 2010 cts, my alternator currently must be replaced. Mechanic shop told me $200 for labor.
Thank u for this
Takes you 19 mins to do. I ask my mechanic. They say 2-3 hours
They wanna change you labor like no other
Well check some of the comments, the video poster says it took him a bit over an hour from start to finish. 2-3 hours is not a bad book time considering "a bit over an hour" is best case. 2-3 hours accounts for any unknowns that may come up.
Feel like there were alot of parts taken off that didnt need to be lol.