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How to Replace the Alternator in a Honda Civic

Model: Honda Civic MK 9 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: Alternator

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In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the alternator in a Honda Civic, a simple operation that requires good manual skills. First, ensure the engine is cool enough, then open the bonnet and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Next, use a long 19 mm spanner to loosen the tensioner, remove the old belt, and then disconnect both the connector and the power terminal, unscrew the fixing bolts, and extract the alternator from its housing. To install the replacement, simply follow the reverse procedure.


Posted on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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