Hunter’s car took a crap again. This time it started showing him his battery light while he was on his way home from work. Fortunately he has a small commute because this meant his alternator was no longer charging his battery.
An alternator is something that we have never replaced, but as usual we aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty and undo a few bolts!
Alternators are what charge your battery. If your car doesn’t start it could mean that your alternator did not properly charge your battery the last time you drove. It could also mean that your battery is getting old and does not charge well anymore.
Top Bolt 14mm, 10 or 12mm for ground bolt.
Tools:
-Socket set
-Hunter
-Kyle
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Alternator for this car:
https://amzn.to/2Ey1M8r
Process:
1) Remove the negative terminal of your battery
2) Remove the ground strap to the alternator
3) Remove the power connector to the alternator
4) Loosen tensioner for the belt in order to slip belt off
5) Unbolt the mounting bolts on the alternator
6) Take alternator out of the car
7) Put new alternator or
8) Finger tighten mounting bolts to new alternator
9) With tensioner loose, pull belt over all pulleys
10) Tighten the tensioner
11) Tighten the mounting bolts
12) Jump start the car and you are ready to rock!
If you’re a visual learner, here is a video of us doing the whole process!