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04-01-2008, 12:50 PM #1
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How to replace the alternator?
well guys mines shot so im putting a new one on tomorrow. the car is a 2000 ls1 camaro. i searched but couldnt find a good writeup at all....any clue how to do this? i know its probably simple but count me clueless....thanks!!!
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04-01-2008, 01:12 PM #2
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Artic White- 2001 Chevy Camaro SS
It's not too bad if you have a jack and some simple tools it can be done in about an hour. Here's some advise in advance... Disconnect your battery. Lol!
Here's a step by step:
1. as said before disconnect the battery
2. remove all electrical connectors to the alternator
3. take off drive belt
4. Remove the two Alternator mounting bolts
5. If it's an A4, you need to move the tranny cooler lines
6. Do it all backwards
7. Start it up and watch your volts
8. If everythings good grab a case of beer and enjoy Lol!
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04-01-2008, 08:01 PM #3
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04-01-2008, 08:13 PM #4
There are two long bolts you need to get to from the front, on the rear is a smaller bolt that needs an extension and a swivel to get to. Remove these 3 bolts, lower it slightly and have a small flat blade screw driver handy to unclip the alternator electrical clip. Also you need to remove the large battery cable off the alternator. I cut the small wires going to my alternator and spliced in another 14 inches of wire so the next time it would be easier. I've replaced my alternator 5 times. There are 3 bolts not 2 as mentioned above.
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04-01-2008, 08:23 PM #5
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04-01-2008, 08:27 PM #6
yep put a ratchet on the belt tensioner turn clockwise and the belt pops off, after the clip loosen the bolt holding the large wire to the alternator as well.
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04-01-2008, 08:33 PM #7
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04-01-2008, 10:18 PM #8
nope clip is on top of the alternator, you can't see it until removed and lowered.
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04-02-2008, 08:28 AM #9
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