- 10mm socket
- 12mm socket
- 14mm socket
- Ratchet
- Extension
- Breaker bar
- Flathead screwdriver
- Pliers
Instructions:
1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove the air intake hose.
3. Remove the serpentine belt.
4. Remove the alternator bracket bolt.
5. Remove the alternator pivot bolt.
6. Remove the alternator from the engine compartment.
7. Reverse the steps to install the new alternator.
Additional tips:
- Make sure that the new alternator is the correct size and type for your vehicle.
- Be careful not to drop the alternator when removing it from the engine compartment.
- If the alternator is seized, you may need to use a breaker bar to loosen the bolts.
- Reconnect the negative terminal of the battery before starting the engine.
Here are some additional tips that may be helpful:
- If you have difficulty removing the serpentine belt, you can spray it with a belt dressing to help loosen it.
- If you have difficulty removing the alternator bracket bolt, you may need to use a breaker bar.
- If you have difficulty removing the alternator pivot bolt, you may need to use a chisel and hammer to break it loose.
