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How to Remove the Car Alternator

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Alternator

Let’s see how to replace the car alternator. Pull the lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard and lift the bonnet, securing it. Locate the power battery and disconnect the terminals. Unscrew the plate pins (as shown in the video) with a socket, being careful not to damage the wiring membranes, and unscrew all the fastening pins of the alternator. Once disassembly is complete, extract it from the engine bay (remove the belts). Take the new replacement part and insert it into the appropriate housing, screw in the fastening pins, then tighten the side pins of the alternator. Check the correct voltage with a tester after connecting it to the battery.

Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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