Here are the steps involved:
1. Locate the alternator.
2. Remove the serpentine belt.
3. Remove the alternator mounting bracket.
4. Disconnect the electrical connections.
5. Remove the alternator from the engine.
6. Install the new alternator in reverse order.
Detailed instructions for each step:
*1. Locate the alternator.* It is usually mounted on the front of the engine, near the top. It may have a silver or black finish.
*2. Remove the serpentine belt.* This belt drives the alternator and other accessories. You can remove it by loosening the tensioner pulley with a wrench and then slipping it off the pulleys.
*3. Remove the alternator mounting bracket.* This bracket holds the alternator in place. You can remove it by loosening the nuts or bolts that hold it in place.
*4. Disconnect the electrical connections.* There will be two or three electrical connections on the alternator. You can disconnect them by unplugging them or removing the bolts that hold them in place.
*5. Remove the alternator from the engine.* Once the belt and mounting bracket are removed, you can lift the alternator out of the engine.
*6. Install the new alternator in reverse order.* Be sure to reconnect the electrical connections, install the mounting bracket, and install the serpentine belt.
Once you have installed the new alternator, reconnect the negative terminal of the battery and start the engine. Check for any leaks or unusual noises. If everything seems to be in order, you can take your Accord for a test drive.
