With the two alternator bolts removed from a 2009 Venza 3.5 I couldn't get the alternator out. The bracket attached to the right inside bottom corner of the alternator had a wire attached to it. I could not release the clip so I turned the alternator sideways to access the bolt holding the bracket unto the alternator . After I removed the bolt and maneuvered the wire harness that's in front of the alternator it came out easy. The bottom alternator bolt was accessed from underneath the car. (not to be confused with bracket bolt) And yes I removed the fan.
I just pulled my alternator and didn’t need to take off the thermostat housing or the pulley .. but I did remove the radiator and fan shroud to have more room
Just speaking out but why do you have to remove all these extra parts when you just need to replace the one part that has easy access? Just curious im about to change mines out in a few minutes.
With the two alternator bolts removed from a 2009 Venza 3.5 I couldn't get the alternator out. The bracket attached to the right inside bottom corner of the alternator had a wire attached to it. I could not release the clip so I turned the alternator sideways to access the bolt holding the bracket unto the alternator . After I removed the bolt and maneuvered the wire harness that's in front of the alternator it came out easy. The bottom alternator bolt was accessed from underneath the car. (not to be confused with bracket bolt) And yes I removed the fan.
I just pulled my alternator and didn’t need to take off the thermostat housing or the pulley .. but I did remove the radiator and fan shroud to have more room
Just speaking out but why do you have to remove all these extra parts when you just need to replace the one part that has easy access? Just curious im about to change mines out in a few minutes.
I replaced the radiator too
Thank you
You're welcome👍
No wonder dealerships want $700 to $1100 to do that job..
Again with the fan and radiator. Y'all are doing all this work that is a waste of time.