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Replacing the Alternator on a Mercedes C-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe C W204 - Years 2007-2013
Part: Alternator

Is the alternator out of order? Let's see how to remove the alternator on a Mercedes C-Class. Open the hood, disconnect the battery terminals for safety. Remove the various hoses to access the alternator belt for removal. Lift the car on a column lift, remove the alternator from underneath its dedicated space (bolts on the sides). Unscrew and take out the alternator from the engine compartment. Install a new part with the same specifications as the one removed. At the end of the maintenance, reconnect the battery terminals and test the operation of the new part.

Updated on 15 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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