Im a full time mechanic. And your video taught me wonders. Tried getting the alternator out today, no luck. But tomorrow is a new day to conquer this. Knowledge is king. Thank you so very much.
humility is a great coach.. sometimes, don't focus on all the crap surrounding the component you're after.. rather, that component & it's easiest path.. and, if all else, tannerite
This worked perfectly for me. It was a tight squeeze but I was able to remove and replace the alternator with your method in about 2 hours (including belt replacement). No need to remove plenum or radiator fan. Thank you!
Thank you. I did it in about two hours including returning core and getting a new alternator. About fifteen minutes to remove the bad one. Odd part was having to get new plastic clips to replace broken clips for the inner fender and upper cover. My arms did get cut a bit from the sharp edges. Much easier than removing all the other parts in other videos.
I used this video as a reference for a job I had in the shop. I found it much easier to change the alternator by removing the intake manifold and moving it off to the side. I had excellent clearance by doing so.
@@kevinfrancois4624 i squeezed the one i was doing out the radiator support route, but i can see pulling the intake next time a it was a bit cumbersome.
Thank you for the video. My belt looks to be in good condition. Is there any other way instead of removing the whole when pulling out the alternator to leave the belt there and not have to do the whole belt route again? Would I have to loosen the belt tension when pulling it off the alternator? Thank you.
I don't understand gor sure your question.. yes, you hato relieve the belt tension via the tensioner to remove the belt off the alternator to replace the alternator. Edit: I replaced the belt on this car but you can pull it up out of the way
I suppose that depends on where you're from.. I don't receive any sponsorship from anyone but I have purchased & installed a few hundred alternators from Auto Zone & had very few issues.
Im working on a 2016 nissan versa 1.6l the bottom bolt wont come out all the way because of the pulley below the alternator blocks it.. Also mine for some damn reason or another doesn't have the notch outs like yours where the alternator will come out at an angle.. So I assume the pulley must come off and now the pulley bolt is rounded out due to not being able to get a socket on it and just trying to use a wrench. Any advice?
@@darylsparks-sparksautomoti6066 yea say if my belt is still in good condition, but if I had a cable wrap to hook from the hood to the belt and jus slide the belt off instead of having to rewrap the whole belt back on when I am finished with the alternator
yes, it is possible to suspend the belt, keeping it on the other pullies while replacing the alternator. I would use a bungee or something to pull it upward
the video at 13:10 point, you can see how I pull the tensioner to reinstall the belt.. if the belt is on & you need to loosen the belt.. the procedure is the same... just load up (pull against the tensioner spring) the tensioner creating slack in the belt so you can remove it
see the video at the 6:00 mark... I explain how the mount ear is notched so you can get it out without having the bolt fully removed from the alternator.. simply slide it out till touching the frame & remove the alternator with the bottom bolt still in it.. it will clear through the notch explained at the 6:00 mark in the video
@@darylsparks-sparksautomoti6066is it the same on a 2016 1.6l my bottom bolt is only coming out a little then it's blocked by the pulley below alternator it's kicking my ass currently.
@dallascowboys9430 probably is. Loosen the bolt & see if you can get it to wiggle upward. The bushing might be tight so wiggling it will loosen it up & let the alternator come off the bottom mount ear
Im a full time mechanic. And your video taught me wonders. Tried getting the alternator out today, no luck. But tomorrow is a new day to conquer this. Knowledge is king. Thank you so very much.
humility is a great coach.. sometimes, don't focus on all the crap surrounding the component you're after.. rather, that component & it's easiest path.. and, if all else, tannerite
This worked perfectly for me. It was a tight squeeze but I was able to remove and replace the alternator with your method in about 2 hours (including belt replacement). No need to remove plenum or radiator fan. Thank you!
that's the whole idea.. get the job done with minimal risk & impact... the more you remove, the more risk of something breaking & time spent
Thank you. I did it in about two hours including returning core and getting a new alternator. About fifteen minutes to remove the bad one. Odd part was having to get new plastic clips to replace broken clips for the inner fender and upper cover. My arms did get cut a bit from the sharp edges. Much easier than removing all the other parts in other videos.
that's what it's all about.. glad my video saved you time & effort
I used this video as a reference for a job I had in the shop.
I found it much easier to change the alternator by removing the intake manifold and moving it off to the side.
I had excellent clearance by doing so.
I'm sure you did
Hmmmm
You should have made a video
@@shawnwimberly9294 there's someone else that did it the same way I did. th-cam.com/video/HuCpft6QGuY/w-d-xo.html
@@kevinfrancois4624 i squeezed the one i was doing out the radiator support route, but i can see pulling the intake next time a it was a bit cumbersome.
Thank you, i got it done in an hour and a half without having to remove too much unnecessary things.
Excellent video for replacement of alternator
I love seeing shit like this. Working smarter not harder
@@elijahwatkins2651 exactly
Thanks for this video thats what im gonna be doing today
@@rumovvlasov6918 pretty easy job
Thanks for the video. It's very useful knowledge.
Nice work we just fix a friend's car that was the same kind of work
The problem with mines was the pulley came off, so I used locktite glue on the bolt so It never comes loose by itself again.
Thanks your man a million your video was super helpful have a good one
Thank you for the video. My belt looks to be in good condition. Is there any other way instead of removing the whole when pulling out the alternator to leave the belt there and not have to do the whole belt route again?
Would I have to loosen the belt tension when pulling it off the alternator? Thank you.
I don't understand gor sure your question.. yes, you hato relieve the belt tension via the tensioner to remove the belt off the alternator to replace the alternator.
Edit: I replaced the belt on this car but you can pull it up out of the way
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@@salvadoralvarez2093 Cinco De Mayo and Oh Say can you see
This video was great! Thank you
I took out the passenger headlight easy access to bottom alternator bolt
if nothing breaks but where there's a will..
How do you get the belt off
Nice good shit love you explain and show to detail
Nice video cause I have a 2017 sentra
What’s the best place to buy a alternator
I suppose that depends on where you're from.. I don't receive any sponsorship from anyone but I have purchased & installed a few hundred alternators from Auto Zone & had very few issues.
Did you have to remove the tire to take off the belt?
no
Im working on a 2016 nissan versa 1.6l the bottom bolt wont come out all the way because of the pulley below the alternator blocks it.. Also mine for some damn reason or another doesn't have the notch outs like yours where the alternator will come out at an angle.. So I assume the pulley must come off and now the pulley bolt is rounded out due to not being able to get a socket on it and just trying to use a wrench. Any advice?
Can you use something to hold the belt in place?
Not sure what you mean.. to suspend the belt during replacement of the alternator? I suppose you can but in this instance, I replaced the belt.
@@darylsparks-sparksautomoti6066 yea say if my belt is still in good condition, but if I had a cable wrap to hook from the hood to the belt and jus slide the belt off instead of having to rewrap the whole belt back on when I am finished with the alternator
yes, it is possible to suspend the belt, keeping it on the other pullies while replacing the alternator. I would use a bungee or something to pull it upward
@@darylsparks-sparksautomoti6066 that’s the damm word I was looking for bungee”, thanks man!
Thank you
whats the best way to loosen the tension
i need to install a high out put alternator for my stereo
the video at 13:10 point, you can see how I pull the tensioner to reinstall the belt.. if the belt is on & you need to loosen the belt.. the procedure is the same... just load up (pull against the tensioner spring) the tensioner creating slack in the belt so you can remove it
Help!!! My bottom bolt won’t come out!! It’s too long to clear it, I don’t know what else to do. No matter what I take off it won’t move the frame.
see the video at the 6:00 mark... I explain how the mount ear is notched so you can get it out without having the bolt fully removed from the alternator.. simply slide it out till touching the frame & remove the alternator with the bottom bolt still in it.. it will clear through the notch explained at the 6:00 mark in the video
@@darylsparks-sparksautomoti6066is it the same on a 2016 1.6l my bottom bolt is only coming out a little then it's blocked by the pulley below alternator it's kicking my ass currently.
@dallascowboys9430 probably is. Loosen the bolt & see if you can get it to wiggle upward. The bushing might be tight so wiggling it will loosen it up & let the alternator come off the bottom mount ear
Did one on a 1.6 Versa lmao I had to jack up the engine
Good teaching right here!
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The cut in and out of pulling the alternator out is infuriating... No matter how I angle it it is effing stuck
@danielsmith2862 take a break and relax.. go back to it with a fresh mind. It will come out & fairly easily
Thanks for the video ok you the men I'm just doing the same car right now I don't like the other videos
Thank you