How to replace alternator on a 2012 - 2020 Chevy Impala with 3.6L V6

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  • @mikeaustin9793
    @mikeaustin9793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    THE BEST HOW TO VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

  • @kylekyle7336
    @kylekyle7336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thanks for the video. I struggled with the serpentine belt and was unable to find the diagram for it. I would strongly recommend taking a picture of the belt before loosening it.

  • @shadowthedruid405
    @shadowthedruid405 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video deserves the likes as much as the views, pretty much dead on, same scenario for me, got home from working all day, bam! Alternator goes out, picked one up put it on, and can go to bed early like nothing happened❤

  • @solskengroupllp2758
    @solskengroupllp2758 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks for saving a hard working family hundreds of dollars! You are the man. I appreciate you making this video!

    • @frankrizzo893
      @frankrizzo893 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks great video. It looks you did it outside in the dark. Thanks again.

  • @dundidit9726
    @dundidit9726 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the Video I'm gonna use tomorrow on my 2015.. Much Respect on doing it at night!! I'm sure I'll be doing some, if not all of mine at night.. As I was just outside for the last 4.5 hours (9pm-1:30am) Walmart trip for a jump box, swapping Batteries twice and changing terminals.. Very Unsuccessful night..I'll let ya know how I make out, thanks in advance.

    • @dundidit9726
      @dundidit9726 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Update: I successfully did my Alternator. First try, No Problems at all. Car has been Purring like a Horny Cat ever since. thanks again bro

    • @JCAdhd
      @JCAdhd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dundidit9726how did u put on the belt

    • @dundidit9726
      @dundidit9726 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JCAdhd had to Lace it around everything before I tightened the New Alternator up.

  • @shaunmclay3892
    @shaunmclay3892 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much, I had to change mine myself , mechanics wanted over $450 , I said hell no. Great Intel, had mine done in 1 hour , only cause I took my time.

  • @douglasdixon6571
    @douglasdixon6571 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This really helped a lot because I was struggling with putting the serpentine belt back on 😊

  • @gv4338
    @gv4338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow I was about to pay a mechanic $850 to do this! Good thing I found this vid, thanks you saved me hundreds.

  • @BobSmith-mc7uq
    @BobSmith-mc7uq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can also pull the battery out & slide the alternator out that way, leaving the dog bone mount attached.

  • @mikeaustin9793
    @mikeaustin9793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you very much the video was very very good better than 90% of the videos out and even done at night

  • @anthonytaylor5533
    @anthonytaylor5533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro I think you just saved me some money. I'm upgrading my alternator for my audio system and this vid tutorial is awesome

  • @grandobelisk5832
    @grandobelisk5832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This made replacing my alternator quick and nearly painless haha. Thank you!

  • @LarsDcCase
    @LarsDcCase ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Thanks. You didn't waste time with needless chatter. Beats some of the other videos I viewed. 👍

  • @darrelljimmerson7928
    @darrelljimmerson7928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best “how to” video every...no bullshit 👍🏾

    • @sunlite9759
      @sunlite9759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...and no annoying music music!

  • @lincolnflemming7674
    @lincolnflemming7674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you are in a classroom somewhere teaching kids who Just don't get it. Great Job. 👍👍👍

  • @jaytribett2818
    @jaytribett2818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey that's pretty interesting you're real clear how you explain everything I'm 73 years old I used to do Automotive work when I was younger at a gas station for around 4 years and this is really going to help me a lot when I get get my new alternator how I can take the old one out and put my new one in my 2015 Chevy Impala with a 6 cylinder hey guy thanks a million I do appreciate it

  • @volatile2805
    @volatile2805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right down to business. I like it. If I may make one suggestion though. Give the fastener sizes a shout out to make it easy peasy on what tools someone doing it out and about would need to carry. That aside, thanks for the video, helped a ford guy real quick figure out what he got himself into helping a friend of a friend ;) Thank you.

  • @svgbeast1175
    @svgbeast1175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For me it was a lil hard putting the band back on but thank you your a life saver bro

  • @josephgutierrez8430
    @josephgutierrez8430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tutorial. Super detailed yet concise. Everything was explained very well. I am also happy to know I'm not the only one who struggles getting stuff in and out of those tiny spaces. Taking the battery off on this car requires removing like 2 or 3 other components, too and EVERYTHING is a super tight fit.

  • @DONALDHEDRICK
    @DONALDHEDRICK 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This instructional video was spot on. Made my alternator replacement a breeze. As an aside, I installed a new battery when replacing the blown alternator, which allowed the removal of the alternator under the upper heater hose and thru the battery box. Saved me $450

    • @JCAdhd
      @JCAdhd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did u put the belt back on

  • @lincolnflemming7674
    @lincolnflemming7674 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your patience is exceptional.

  • @patrickg4878
    @patrickg4878 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just plain awesome! Quite a nice saving this concise, to the point, non rambly video provided. Over 500 bucks saved after sourcing out parts and doing this myself. To have done this in the dead of night is pretty impressive too. Cheers!

  • @stanleyracing3115
    @stanleyracing3115 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic video! Great explanations and demonstrations! Helped me get in, and get right out, ready for work tomorrow! Thank you!

  • @marke.9822
    @marke.9822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for this video! Going to give this a shot myself, nice work!

  • @kenalexander3046
    @kenalexander3046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW!! Awesome video!! I appreciate this so much! Thank you, great step by step instructions. Keep up the good work.

  • @omarparish6748
    @omarparish6748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awesome video straight to the point and no BS! Thanks for the tips and what sockets MM used, saved the guessing game! 👍

  • @TroytheRooster
    @TroytheRooster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro! You just saved me lol, couldn’t remember if the pulley was the third bolt or not. Was standing there with a stupid look on my face trying to figure it out lol.

  • @Cheese_Daddy_314
    @Cheese_Daddy_314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, great explanation. You made that look like a child could do it

  • @SmokeandSteel
    @SmokeandSteel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey man, great tutorial! My 13 impala just had the check battery charging system light come on and my alternator is intermittently working according to the multimeter. I changed the shunt on the negative terminal and still no luck. Looks like ill be pulling this alternator. With your video im not worried at all. Thanks!

    • @JCAdhd
      @JCAdhd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A same happened to me

  • @lincolnflemming7674
    @lincolnflemming7674 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is the Best!!! So clean and precise. Man thanks 👍. Best video. You should be in the classroom!.

  • @johnnywishbone1349
    @johnnywishbone1349 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you think I can drop in the optional GM 170 amp alternator vs the standard 150 amp without running into any issues? Believe the 170 is for the optional police package but I’m running car audio stuff so need to upgrade it.

  • @FIERCEPERSPECTIVE
    @FIERCEPERSPECTIVE ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've never done this and your video is perfect

  • @CharlesStewartEnterprises
    @CharlesStewartEnterprises 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent work AutoRex; thank you for the share...♥ Charles from Mesa, AZ

  • @bacon3130
    @bacon3130 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    was thinking i was going to have to take off the motor mounts to do this, thank you!!

  • @youdidntcare86
    @youdidntcare86 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful exacting descriptions well done

  • @jorgenvonstrangle000
    @jorgenvonstrangle000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks easy but I may pull out my battery so I have more space to work with but we’ll see, I wanna get a higher amp for my car. I’ll also need to change the upper mount and check my belt too. Nice video

    • @manuelesquivel2107
      @manuelesquivel2107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you ever install the higher amp alternator

  • @killer147896325
    @killer147896325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Change my first alternator

  • @mikesmith2993
    @mikesmith2993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No lie u save me $200 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

  • @JamilHold
    @JamilHold 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do yo happen to have the diagram of the serpentine belt; can’t seem to find it for 2013 impala

    • @zig1up
      @zig1up 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any luck ? I’m tryna find one too

    • @JCAdhd
      @JCAdhd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zig1upsame

  • @CarlsGarage
    @CarlsGarage ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you. Mine just went out 2 weeks after I replaced the battery.

  • @bullivon
    @bullivon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best tutorial ever

  • @stevesteppenbacker7763
    @stevesteppenbacker7763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks i just bought a 350 amp alt and as wondering best way to change it on the lfx engine.

    • @manuelesquivel2107
      @manuelesquivel2107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s that holding up what system are you running I have the same car and I got a few questions if you got time man

    • @chris14me
      @chris14me 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I also was wondering if battery light on due to HO alternator I no I put a 300 amp on my impala and now battery light on and it say service charging system

    • @manuelesquivel2107
      @manuelesquivel2107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chris14me damn for a system?

    • @manuelesquivel2107
      @manuelesquivel2107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chris14me probably blew the ecm

  • @Barnolde77
    @Barnolde77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, helped us replace our daughters alternator. Thank you!

  • @mistyvannostrand9198
    @mistyvannostrand9198 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a very helpful video! Thank you!

  • @justinelliott1094
    @justinelliott1094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man for doing this at night very good job and great video. If you can do it at night I can do it during the day haha thanks again man!

  • @schneef5817
    @schneef5817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much best dyi mechanic video yet

  • @chrisdls5245
    @chrisdls5245 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this tutorial sir! 👍🏽

  • @anthonytaylor5533
    @anthonytaylor5533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 1st 10 seconds I was scared but the comments in here are great so I'm gonna see where we go. I'm only scared cuz it's dark outside lol

  • @alnuaemeaburawa7630
    @alnuaemeaburawa7630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job, but why you choosed night time to do this?!

    • @AutoRex101
      @AutoRex101  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The guy needed to go to work in the morning.

  • @Quanoeh92
    @Quanoeh92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did the same thing step by step and it still say service battery charging system. And i replaced the battery at the same time

    • @Kodak_1911
      @Kodak_1911 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you ever find out why?

  • @FAL0perator
    @FAL0perator 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good shit man, thanks for the video! I definitely feel better about tackling mine now!

  • @withlittleman
    @withlittleman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks I'm goinylt to try this tomorrow. Your video makes it look simple. I'm not mechanically inclined but I'll go step by step with this video. How long does it take or should it take?

    • @AutoRex101
      @AutoRex101  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not more than an hour if everything goes right.

    • @dddddd2100
      @dddddd2100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AutoRex101 What year is the Impala in the Video, I need to replace the Serpentine belt only on a 2014 Impala 3.6 LTZ LImited.

  • @larrygrover3971
    @larrygrover3971 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great how to video, direct precise not a lot of wasted time.

  • @killerwatts70
    @killerwatts70 ปีที่แล้ว

    What camera set up😮

  • @kstepupp
    @kstepupp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video excellent in the dark man great video!!!

  • @rogeliogalaz6219
    @rogeliogalaz6219 ปีที่แล้ว

    We're you getting a "service charging system" message before swapping out the alternator?

  • @nomad-1776
    @nomad-1776 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope this works for me tomorrow. Tried it today but couldn't get the belt off. Also dropped the small bolt for the mount. Hope it's not vital

  • @Moneymann1998
    @Moneymann1998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video ,
    I decided to like and comment and subscribe 🎉🎉

  • @camofamo7350
    @camofamo7350 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rex is the shit!

  • @marentouis
    @marentouis 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    when this dude grew a third arm I started losing my shit

  • @demitrioushicks4664
    @demitrioushicks4664 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is for a 2020 aswell?

  • @aerialpicsandvids6090
    @aerialpicsandvids6090 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I'm thinking of buying a 2020 Impala soon. Any owners out there have anything good or bad to say about them? Thanks!

  • @zoing101
    @zoing101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know about the 2019 Chevy impala?

  • @juangomez5012
    @juangomez5012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is for the Limited right?

  • @JorgeFabrizio
    @JorgeFabrizio 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A warning to those with the beefy boy 170 amp alternators. It is notably wider than the standard 150 amp. To save you some heartache, take the idler pulley loose bolt loose from the block but don't remove it fully. undo the other bolts to get the alternator free, then reposition it. The pulley will move with the alternator. You can take the pulley out then.
    Second to pull the things out, wiggle it past the center toward the exhaust manifold, you'll have more room to get it out there.
    Alternatively pull the battery and upper coolant hose for an easier extraction

  • @jbreal06
    @jbreal06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thank you sir!

  • @khronikbeast6350
    @khronikbeast6350 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my pulley bolt isn’t going in after putting new one in i took out the new and put the old on to see if it was different sizes and the old one did the same thing

    • @JCAdhd
      @JCAdhd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shake it

  • @Russell-hc1vn
    @Russell-hc1vn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Put the alternator on and it still says check charging system..... any ideas on what this could be?? Thanks

    • @chris14me
      @chris14me 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey did u put a HO alternator on your impala I did and that's what mines is say too

  • @zacharygreene2395
    @zacharygreene2395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you remove the positive terminal and pull the harness out of the way then you don't have to remove the mount. Alternator slides right out.

  • @zelmitchell2692
    @zelmitchell2692 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How come you removed the one of the pulleys?

    • @JCAdhd
      @JCAdhd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How’d you put the belt back on

    • @zelmitchell2692
      @zelmitchell2692 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JCAdhd lol you just gotta keep plying with it you might need another person to hold the tenisioner

    • @zelmitchell2692
      @zelmitchell2692 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JCAdhd fought with that bad boy for about an hour

    • @JCAdhd
      @JCAdhd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zelmitchell2692done fighting I replaced my alternator tho just gotta have my mechanic put on the belt.. Belt-1 Me-0

  • @killer147896325
    @killer147896325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whatever reason my bolt under my boot wasn't a 13 it was a 12, not the first time one of my bolts has been the wrong size

  • @essamalshehri7830
    @essamalshehri7830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    شكرا ياصديقي

  • @dddddd2100
    @dddddd2100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to replace the serpentine belt on a 2014 Impala limited LTZ, it looks like a tight area behind the tensioner pulley as if the belt will have to be turned sideways to slide up behind then over the tensioner pulley...I have seen some belt routing and it is different for the Impala Limited then it is for plain Impala both have the 3.6 engine...any advise on this before I get started replacing the belt? Thanks.

    • @dddddd2100
      @dddddd2100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still no reply? anyone? Thanks.

  • @GalvanJ7000
    @GalvanJ7000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 thanks

  • @d_jjoseph3498
    @d_jjoseph3498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This vid probs set the business shops back well over million $ in labour and there commision on parts accoss the world,lol

  • @stupidsteve2604
    @stupidsteve2604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

  • @honey5honey480
    @honey5honey480 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is excellent please make a video about replacing secondary air injection check valve on 2012 Chevy Impala please don't stop making these videos thank you your great!!

  • @TommyD-2
    @TommyD-2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That style changes after 2013, 2006 to 2012 will look like that.

  • @EazyTheRecon
    @EazyTheRecon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i seen people do this in the day time and was still confused here he is doing it at night with a silent partner

  • @nobonespurs
    @nobonespurs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    better than the other guy, dont foret to wear gloves

  • @eddiewages7486
    @eddiewages7486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pull the battery ten times the room

  • @nspadanuta1442
    @nspadanuta1442 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rule .
    But ill let my mech. Do it a little too much for me .!😊

    • @DONALDHEDRICK
      @DONALDHEDRICK 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You sell yourself short

  • @soulstarr4998
    @soulstarr4998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you like this video don't watch the video where they remove and replace the AC compressor on a 2013 3.6 😂😂😂

  • @John115Yonkers
    @John115Yonkers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Filming at night, why!?