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Removal and Installation

Alternator Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio, then write down the customer's radio station presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the auto-tensioner.




5. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and BLK wire (B) from the alternator.




6. Remove the three bolts securing the alternator.
7. Remove the alternator.

Installation




1. Install the three bolts securing the alternator.




2. Connect the alternator connector (A) and BLK wire (B) from the alternator.
3. Install the auto-tensioner.
4. Install the drive belt.
5. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then the connect negative cable.
6. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
7. Set the clock,
8. Do the engine control module (ECM/powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure.
- 2002-2004 models
- 2005-2006 models
9. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.