How to Replace Alternator 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe

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This video shows you how to install a new alternator for your 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe. The alternator in your vehicle powers the battery and electrical system while the engine is running. If your alternator is failing, you may wind up with a constantly draining battery.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2009 Pontiac Vibe
2010 Pontiac Vibe
Tools you will need:
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• Pocket Screwdriver
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Rust Penetrant
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[@coloradoriversurfer]

A good technical video. Showed the steps, in focus and well lit. It did not waste my time. More like a Haynes manual in video format than a social media post.

[@anonemouse2105]

Important! Like @donny says in their comment, if you have the smaller engine the tensioner is different, and can simply be loosened from the top. There are some other great videos on TH-cam for that model.
I say this after removing the wheel and searching extensively for a 19mm tensioner point that didn’t exist!
In general though, these TRQ videos are great and very clear. Would be good to specify this variation though.

[@Carsonpie]

it was tough cause there no working room but I eventually figured it out! hooray and thank you!

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[@brodyllc]

you are the man! thanks dude !!!! home mechanic here able to get this done in 2 hours today

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[@donnyakeina]

2010 1.8 the tensioner is on top of the alternator. No need to remove the wheel.

[@kalebwilliamson6103]

Any help would be great. I’m stuck on the tensioner and my 19 mm just seems like it’s rounding it. What should I do?

[@pnash814]

Very helpful. Thank you.
Got me right through the process.

[@pnash814]

Getting to the tensioner sucks. Hahaha

[@russellfair3171]

Using a belt tensioner tool is much easier than removing a tire.

[@Juan-h1h]

Great video Thank you!

[@javiealba9549]

You checked the belt 3 times and didn't notice it was cracked and needed replaced? Should've cleaned up those battery terminals too while you were grinding stuff clean.

[@nickjoy4584]

Super frustrating, I’ve been trying to get at that tensioner from the top but no luck, I guess coming from the bottom is the only way?

[@parkeradennatv6709]

2009 model 1.8 is different mine has no tensioner idon need to remove tires my tensioner is my alternator itself

[@roberthoffman1628]

It would be a lot easier to get at the tensioner if I had my car on a lift...

[@curtiswilson4737]

Man, Toyota do not make anything easy, don't they?