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Replacing a Car Alternator

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Alternator

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In this video, you will see how to replace the alternator on a generic car. In fact, on most cars, the disassembly procedure is quite similar: essentially, you will loosen the two mounting bolts of the alternator and the tension bolt of the belt; in other cases, you will need to loosen the tensioner, remove the belt, and unscrew the alternator bolts.

From underneath, pull the tensioner to relieve the tension: then remove the belt and unscrew the alternator bolts to extract it! To reassemble, insert the alternator and tension the tensioner to refit the belt.


Updated on 21 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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