How To Replace Alternator Honda Pilot 2009-2015
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- This video shows step-by-step how to replace an alternator in a 2011 Honda Pilot. This video works for almost all Honda’s with a V6 engine as alternator location has stayed the same over the years. There may be a few differences but nothing significant.
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Rick
Awesome video. I originally spoke to a auto parts store sales person and he talked me out of replacing this alternator. He suggested I go to a service station to have it done professionally. After watching your video, I decided to take on this project myself. I watched your video one time. I had to watch a small portion a second time. The job took me 3 1/2 hours. And that included driving to pick up the parts. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. I found the job to be fun.
Thank you @flymike2day ... my pleasure 👍🏼
This video saved me 400.00 dollars, by doing the job myself, THANKS !
my pleasure! Thanks for watching!!
2012 Honda Pilot Tips:
I just did this install and used this video as guidance. There were a few things that were slightly different.
1. The biggest thing is the belt tensioner is a different style. It doesn't have the 19mm hex tab (or maybe mine was broken off). I used a half drive socket wrench with a 14mm socket directly on the upper tensioner pully. It moved fairly easily. To do so, you need to remove a small ground wire bracket that is right in the way, and gently move the AC tubing out of the way.
2. I didn't need to pull the tensioner off, it was not in the way once the belt was removed. This is likely due to it not having the hex tab shown in the video.
3. If you really don't want to remove the power steering pump hose, you can get away with taking the reservoir off the bracket, and removing the bracket. You will also need to disconnect the main A/C bracket at the top of the engine near the fuse box. Then you should have enough room to squeeze the alternator between these two devices. However, removing the PS hose would probably give you a little more room.
4. As mentioned in another comment, if your new alternator has a larger lower bushing than the original, you can use a small hammer to tap the bushing found in the mount on the motor, and it will slide out allowing room for the new one to fit. You shouldn't need to file anything down.
Cheers and thanks for the video!
Bryan Vagis thank you for watching!
Just did mine was like yours... 2014 pilot... was a pain in the ass putting that new alternator back in and that damn tensioner.... had to remove the ground wire from the chassis too. Smh took me 5 hours.
Replaced on a 2012 Pilot also. Agree with the above tips. The belt tensioner system is different than the 2011. Does not need to come off. I found it easier to remove the PS hose from the overflow tank. I drained the fluid into a plastic container. Lost very little onto the engine. I had a problem with the larger lower bushing. I found it very easy to grind it down with a Dremel rotary tool- Worked like a charm. Great video and tips for the 2012 model year.
My tensioner was the same. Hope everything else is...
Thank you for the tips! Mine is 2010 and all your tips worked! Great video
I also did this job and did NOT need to take the tensioner off. Had a bit of difficulty getting the bottom bolt hole on the new alternator to align (was catching on the due to the black bushing in the left mount hole) but eventually shimmied it and got it to squeeze in. Thanks for the video, RIX.
Roger Smith thanks for watching!
Awesome video. Couldn’t have done it with out it! Got the job done in about 45 minutes!
Happy to hear! Thank you for watching!
Perfect video - followed these instructions and got right through it.
Thank you for watching!!
Thanks for this video. Best instructions of any I watched.
Video was helpful, thanks, I use antiseize compound when replacing bolts,
Thank you very much! Appreciate you taking the time to share this video!
My pleasure! Thank you for watching.
Thanks for posting, just changed the alternator in my 2009 Pilot without removing the power steering reservoir or tensioner. Simply removed the belt using the tensioner, and the bracket for the coolant and power steering reservoir, then moved them out of the way without unhooking hoses. Wasn't too bad of a job, and went quick.
Thank you. Like a few others here, I managed to R&R it without pulling tensioner or power steering hose. Tight fit, but I got it in a couple hours time.
thank you for watching!
Thanks so much! This video was an excellent guide! I just replaced my wife's alternator using this video. Great explanation. Clear, precise, detailed.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for sharing the video its really helpful
My pleasure 😊
THANKS RIX. Very helpful. Just completed the Alternator swap on my 2011 pilot following your steps. A few notes - when I took the old alternator off, I used a digital caliper to measure the size of the piece that takes the bottom bolt on the alternator (that fits in the bracket on the engine block). Once I got the new alternator, I found it was a little bigger (1.78 vs. 1.83). I spent a few minutes filing down this part before putting in the new alternator. It fit perfect after it was filed down. Also, another tip, I used a wrench with a pipe for leverage to relieve tension on the tensioner pulleys. Then I used a small ratchet strap to hold it in place while I removed the belt. This also helped me get enough clearance to remove the alternator without having to remove the tensioner pulley. Thanks again for the great video.
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching!
thanks for sharing this is a very detailed video on how to remove an alternator for honda pilot keep on posting
thesurigaonon backpacker my pleasure! Thank you for watching.
Great video. You saved me at least $400 I would have had to spend on more expensive parts and labor at a shop. Followed everything to a T. I had to remove the tensioner on my 2011 just like in this video - couldn't tetris the alternator out of there otherwise. So many good tips on this video. I ran into zero issues.
mrjspeed awesome! Happy to hear, thank you for watching!!
Thanks for posting this.
You don't have to remove the idler and tensioner. You can get the alt out without removing them, however I'm sure it's probably a little easier. With a little patience and wiggling around you can get it
I see it just made it easier for him. But I agree you don't have to remove it
OK so I had a 2013 Honda Pilot. You will NOT find that 19mm torque nut on the tension pulley. You will need to use a 13mm (I believe) on the top pulley with a long handle drive wrench and push back toward the rear, that will allow the belt to just barely come off. I didnt remove the pully. I then removed the bolts to the alternator. NOTE there also is a small bracket you on the PSGR side wall attached the the AC unit you have to remove only 1 10mm small nut. You have to remove that to get your socket wrench on that top pully. after you get the alternator free you have to twist and move it forward AND at the same time use that socket wrench on that pully to move it back so the alternator will come free moving it toward the passenger fender. (IT will be a puzzle to twist and turn and moving AC hose to get it out) - its HEAVY and hard to handle to get it up and out. Now getting the new one in really sucks because getting it back in you have a exact distance between the engine block nut hole and the bracket for the alternator to fit in. Clean and scrap between them a little to make sure no debris and grease those areas as you have to pinch that alternator back in between them and you have to move it millimeters one way or another to squeeze it back in. I had to tap on the alternator a little to get it to start to go. It will take a little bit but once it goes you got it just right. Then you have to align the bottom bolt up and the alternator just right for the bolt to slide through. There is enough room to get a air wrench with a 14mm socket and spin it while moving the alternator to get the bolt to pop through. The rest is back to the video after that and putting that little bracket by the AC sidewall back on.
I just did this job and I didn’t need to take the tensioner off
Thanks for watching and thank you for your feedback!
juan bregante same
Thanks for the video, great detail and explanation. My wife has a 2009 and I changed the alternator in it using these steps. Fixed the issue and couldn't have figured this out without this video. Getting that high torque tentioner bolt off was not easy, ended up using a breaker bar, but got it done!
thank you, thanks for watching!
Had a mechanic do this for me along with replace the tensioner thing. All belts shredded the next day. Thoughts???
Do you have to take off the fluids or can I do it without or is it too difficult to get around
Thanks RIX. I didn't take the belt tensioner off because the tensioner bolt was very difficult to get off. So I took off the plastic window washer fluid tank (two 10 mm bolts and three wire connectors) and the upper alternator connecting bracket (one 12 mm bolt), and the alternator came out fairly easy. I had to replace the alternator twice in 24 hours because the first AutoZone remanufactured replacement (Fed Ex delivered to my home) was faulty (11.5 volt output).. So I had AutoZone test the second replacement alternator (tested twice) BEFORE I spent two hours putting it in the SUV. Limited lifetime replacement. Less than $200, but it took a full day+ to do.
coolramone my pleasure 👍🏼
You don't need to remove the tensioner at all
You don't? Post your video
Thanks for the video. Replaced my alternator and belt today and no problems. I did not have to take off pulley like others.
My pleasure Geoff, thanks for watching!
Next weekend I'm going to try to replace the alternator on my son's 2009 Pilot. I watched the video from beginning to end and some of the parts twice, kind of like what flymike2day said. I'll let you know how long it takes, any problems I run into and the cost of the new alternator.
Brian Nolan sounds good, good luck 👍🏼
Fantastic video - used it as guidance for my 2009 Pilot alternator swap out. The video was spot on.
Thanks - saved me $500 of labor at the dealership. I didn't have a fancy bottle to stick on the power steering nozzle - balloons works nicely too.
Very good video tnx
I did on my 2010 pilot
But the CHARGING SYSTEM
sensor light apear 4 days later
I have a problem the engine bolt on bracket won’t go in because the side of plastic engine cover is concealing where it screws in . Any suggestions anyone
AWESOME VIDEO AND SPOT ON! I replaced the alternator in my wife's 2009 Honda Pilot exl in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Needed a second hand to get the new belt on, but was a breeze. 3/4" pex plug, plugs the power steering hose on the reservoir so there are no spills after bottle is stashed aside.
Thank you, very helpful. I did this job without disconnecting any power steering hoses or removing the tensioner.
I was wondering if it was necessary or not to do all of that thanks for clearing it up.
absolutely phenominal video.. i watched it at lunch and took it off in 30 mins after i got home.. only diff is i just removed the main tensioner bolt and let it rest to the side.. i didnt have to remove both of them
Man i didn't have to disconnect my ps hose. And others didn't either 2012 Honda Pilot.
Who makes the 19mm tension-release tool? I know you said it but there's a clank at the same moment and for the life of me I can't discern the manufacturer's name. I'm going to do my '12 on Wednesday using this video and all the helpful comments people here have left. Thanks!
Mac Tools SBT6817
@@rixautomotive910 thank you i need that tool!!!
@@rixautomotive910 its not with mac tools😭😭
Very clear instructions and good tips.
Mary Reed thank you! Thank you for watching👍🏼
I have done the same for my car, but when I turn on AC a squeaking sound coming which is too loud.
What should I do if I do t have a cap for the power steering reservoir?
Travis Butler you’ll want to order a new one from Honda or search for a used one. 👍🏼 thanks for watching!
Can I take a 2011 alternator and put it in a 2015 both Honda pilots?
Only have to remove the belt from the one pully u don’t have to remove the whole belt. By the way I’m not a mechanic lol
One of my bolts is broken off into the engine block what size are the bracket bolts/alternator bolts?!!
Bolt*
Oh i heard the 2 mill the bracket one is the size i need
Thank you for posting this video. Extremely helpful
My pleasure!! Thank you for watching!
What if you have a problem with it going back in the slot to put the first bolt in
This was a lot of great information but I don't know why it keeps saying 19 mm I use the 14 on a 2013 Honda Pilot and there is nothing underneath my hood that is 19
Everything that says 18 or 19 mmmm isn't even close to true I don't get it I went through all kind of drama at the auto parts store trying to reassure her that I had a 19 and everything else and none of that applied all I needed was a 14
@@shelbyhimeliii The Video is done on a 2011 model, they changed the tensioner mount system, suggest reading comments section for differences where all is revealed.
This Video: 11/10, I just took my alternator off perfectly just with this video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks for watching!
Took me two hours on the dot. I got my alternator from Advance. The bottom bushing was bigger than OE so we had to file it down to fit. 1.79 compared to 1.81
Nice work!
You are THE MAN!! No other video said to wiggle the alternator out so we didn't. And then we couldn't get it back in. So we used a break away bar and a hammer to push that bushing I think it's called to move back out so the new alternator would go in. So again thank you!
Jess H my pleasure! I’m glad the video helped 👍🏼
I use a 19mm socket, a 3/8” carriage bolt through it, and a nut to pull that bushing back. It works really well and fast.
Wow this is the slow way. Pull the passenger fan and it takes all of 25 minutes start to finish. U just need to pull back the front grille (2 bolts) and then pull the radiator and condensor mounts off (2 bolts each). Fan pulls right out (4 bolts).
I have had intermittent hums/whines with a small degree of smoking over the last two months. Of course the problem went away while taking in for service at two different garages. At both garages I was told I had some minor leaks around some gaskets which I declined since they were very minor. I did end up replacing the serpentine belt and timing belt - they just needed done regardless. I explained to both the hum/whine and smoke from lower front part of engine and that it happened at the same time. Finally, today, my wife says the battery light is on and I have her pull up to my office building and not kill the engine. I also hear the hum and there is smoke coming out yet again. Managed to get it to the closer garage (not my preferred for big jobs), and called the other garage and they suggested the alternator and pulley, and this video seems to confirm as much. Would have been nice to have heard that the first time around instead of it getting to this point. Same information was provided to them except for the addition of the battery light. This video certainly sounds like my whine and the location of the alternator fits with the general location of where I was getting smoke.
Thanks for sharing ur experience which helped out my process a lot easier to know which bolts and where to take them out. great vblog post!
Allan YU my pleasure! Glad to hear the video helped you 👍🏼
Good video however you don't have to remove the tensioner.....its very easy....d
@cardealer thanks for watching! You are certainly correct, the tensioner does not have to be removed, After wrestling a few I have found it to be much easier with it removed, worth the few minutes it takes to remove the tensioner vs, losing the time or more on the back end when trying to get the alternator out. You’re feedback is appreciated!
U just have to remove the overfill container the power steering resevor no fluids should be leaking what soever. Simple project just need to make room
Does anyone knows where the Alternator in the video was purchased from? My car is a 2011 Honda Pilot
Dam good mechanic, this video was extremely helpful, I work tons of vehicles too but never a Honda pilot and this video made getting the alternator less time consuming
Good helpfull video. I went ahead and removed power steering fuild with a turkey baster. My 2012 tensioner has no nut to man handle tensioner. Tensioner is straight. Alternator was very tight getting past A.C. lines.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
The process, bolt sizes etc.
The alternator sure is buried under the hood !
Maybe it’s just that year. My bad I guess
Great video how to get it out, however, a big bite me to the engineer who designed this for basic engine components that should be simple to take out! Planned engine shop labor!!
thanks. saved me some monney 👍
@MakoReyFlorida my pleasure 👍🏼
Hi I change my alternator from my Honda it works but the light in my front panel goes on and then few miles and goes away any idea what if Replace it with a new one ??
I realize this is a older video it’s great for a shade tree mechanic or someone like me who works on older vehicles and equipment most of the time
Thanks for the video, made my work so much easier and faster!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Thank you for this video it took me four hours to do but it got done. I managed to skip the removal of the tensioner instead my lovely wife assisted in holding the tensioner open with the breaker bar in order to swap out the alternator once it was unbolted but great video.
Are you on the top bolt or bottom??
Would help if I had the ratchet sizes that I need listed. I'm out buying tools right now
Thank you.
Excelente Maestro 👍
I don't see how to take that blue connector off. I don't see any kind of tab to help release it. I'm stuck right now.
Yeah, that blue connector gave me the most trouble with everything I took off. I did have to turn the wheel and go underneath to get a good grip on that last piece for that belt holder apparatus I took off. I did not have to take off the splash shield, though. Turning the wheel gave me plenty of room.
Nice job!
Is this video just to remove an alternator??
That shit was hard as hell without proper tools....
does this require the power steering pump to be burped
Fine
why not show how to install the belt
thx fir you knowledge sure
Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏
this helps 1000% u are the best
Nice thanks
My Honda doing exact same thing 2011. Video was perfect, I did not take of the pulley bracket thing. Couldn’t get 17 (I think) mm nut off.
Heck yeah!!! Thank you!!!
Oh yeah... owe you at least a pitcher of beer!!!
@@michaelj.kronland4827 Bluemoon! Lol, glad it helped!
He even pulled out the dipstick?? If this guy is a mechanic and charges people I can see all this making sense lol
Thanks...excellent video..
Only one question....is how much torques need each bolt for install back..
Glad to help! What exact bolt are you referring to?
those of the alternator base
13.2 and above is good
Guess I need to quit being cheap and get the belt tensioner tool so I quit cussing Honda every time I do it with a ratchet.
Ik i have been!!! I’ve even tried a screwdriver
I hate how you filmed this...