how do you change an alternator?

[firemist]

how do i change an alternator? please list the steps
my car's been dead for a month now because of the dead alternator my friend just got me a new one and plan to do it myself. I saw the youtube videos on how to remove an alternator but i just want to insure that I am doing the process right so it wont break down on me again.

 

[joyfil2001]

It's pretty simple. You need to remove the driverside splash guard in the wheel well. Disconnect the electrical connections on the alternator. Loosen the tension and lock bolts on the alternator. Then loosen the pivot bolt at the bottom of the alternator. Push up on the alternator until you can remove the belt. Then pull the pivot bolt out through the driver side wheel well. Alternator may take some convincing but it should drop right out. Reverse process and you are all set.

 

[sketzshane]

WikiAnswers - How do you replace the alternator on a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

 

[DSM_PWR]

Attached a pic

Make sure you disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and make sure you unplug all the wires to the alternator

1st, You wanna loosen the 12mm tensioner circled in red, this will allow you to move the alternator up/down so that you can slip off the belt..

2nd, There is a bolt/nut which is circled in blue, under the car is best way to reach it.

After that your good to go.

 

[4g63monstr]

I dont want to sound like an Ahole but if you didnt already know how to replace your alternator, you are going to hate owning a DSM...

 

[LandoAWD]

Guess what you sounded like? Seriously; guess...

 

[joyfil2001]

I knew and I still hate DSM's!

 

[Oldsid]

I do not know if the 2G alternator mounting is similar to the 1G but if it is, it really helps to remove the radiator fan. With the fan out of the way, it is a lot easier to access the alternator.