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How to Remove the Alternator from a Fiat Grande Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 3, Punto EVO, 199, Grandepunto - Years 2005-2018
Part: Alternator

How to remove the alternator from a Fiat Grande Punto? Pull the lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard and lift the bonnet, securing it. Locate the battery and disconnect the terminals. Use a socket spanner to unscrew the bolts, being careful not to damage the wiring harness membranes. Unscrew all the securing bolts of the alternator. Once disassembled, extract it from the engine bay. Now take the new replacement part and insert it into the appropriate housing, screw in the securing bolts, then tighten the side bolts of the alternator. Check the correct voltage with a tester by connecting it to the battery.

Updated on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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