how to change the alternator on my AP2
06-11-2009, 09:25 PM
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its pretty easy....
1. disconnect battery
2. disconnect intake from throttle body (gives room to removed bolts)
2a. remov drive belt
2b. disconnect cables behind alternator (2 of them)
3. remove 2 bolts that hold the alternator
3a. remove alternator
4. reinstall alternator to car
5. tighten bolts
6. connected cables that go to the alternator (back)
7. reinstall drive belt
7a. reinstall intake
8. connect battery
9. done..
1. disconnect battery
2. disconnect intake from throttle body (gives room to removed bolts)
2a. remov drive belt
2b. disconnect cables behind alternator (2 of them)
3. remove 2 bolts that hold the alternator
3a. remove alternator
4. reinstall alternator to car
5. tighten bolts
6. connected cables that go to the alternator (back)
7. reinstall drive belt
7a. reinstall intake
8. connect battery
9. done..
06-12-2009, 05:45 AM
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They don't call it 'busted knuckles' for nothing 
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Seriously, nitrile gloves for cleanliness and work gloves are a must......
Oh, funny thing about step " disconnect the battery",
At most dealerships, they do battery replacements WITH THE CAR RUNNING, because they don't want an unprepared customer to be annoyed because they don't have their radio code, or lose their station pre-sets.
So basically they ignore step 1 of every job short of an oil change, which is to disconnect the battery
.Seriously, nitrile gloves for cleanliness and work gloves are a must......
Oh, funny thing about step " disconnect the battery",
At most dealerships, they do battery replacements WITH THE CAR RUNNING, because they don't want an unprepared customer to be annoyed because they don't have their radio code, or lose their station pre-sets.
So basically they ignore step 1 of every job short of an oil change, which is to disconnect the battery
06-12-2009, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Clark,Jun 12 2009, 09:45 AM
They don't call it 'busted knuckles' for nothing .
Seriously, nitrile gloves for cleanliness and work gloves are a must......
Oh, funny thing about step " disconnect the battery",
At most dealerships, they do battery replacements WITH THE CAR RUNNING, because they don't want an unprepared customer to be annoyed because they don't have their radio code, or lose their station pre-sets.
So basically they ignore step 1 of every job short of an oil change, which is to disconnect the battery
.Seriously, nitrile gloves for cleanliness and work gloves are a must......
Oh, funny thing about step " disconnect the battery",
At most dealerships, they do battery replacements WITH THE CAR RUNNING, because they don't want an unprepared customer to be annoyed because they don't have their radio code, or lose their station pre-sets.
So basically they ignore step 1 of every job short of an oil change, which is to disconnect the battery
Might make for an interesting story though...hmmm...
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06-12-2009, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Clark,Jun 12 2009, 05:45 AM
They don't call it 'busted knuckles' for nothing .
Seriously, nitrile gloves for cleanliness and work gloves are a must......
Oh, funny thing about step " disconnect the battery",
At most dealerships, they do battery replacements WITH THE CAR RUNNING, because they don't want an unprepared customer to be annoyed because they don't have their radio code, or lose their station pre-sets.
So basically they ignore step 1 of every job short of an oil change, which is to disconnect the battery
.Seriously, nitrile gloves for cleanliness and work gloves are a must......
Oh, funny thing about step " disconnect the battery",
At most dealerships, they do battery replacements WITH THE CAR RUNNING, because they don't want an unprepared customer to be annoyed because they don't have their radio code, or lose their station pre-sets.
So basically they ignore step 1 of every job short of an oil change, which is to disconnect the battery
06-12-2009, 09:39 PM
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I'm just saying what they do at the actual Honda/Acura shops to avoid annoyed customers who either:
1. don't have their code or
2. would be annoyed enough at losing their radio presets to complain.
Being a tech is about avoiding 'comebacks' for any reason, no matter how petty.
I just find it ironic that in all manuals, step 1 is 'unhook the battery', and we all know they don't do that for most things, but in the case of replacing the battery they actually keep the car running to avoid 'unhooking the battery' so to speak.
1. don't have their code or
2. would be annoyed enough at losing their radio presets to complain.
Being a tech is about avoiding 'comebacks' for any reason, no matter how petty.
I just find it ironic that in all manuals, step 1 is 'unhook the battery', and we all know they don't do that for most things, but in the case of replacing the battery they actually keep the car running to avoid 'unhooking the battery' so to speak.
06-12-2009, 09:44 PM
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busted knuckles guys? just be smart and use lube and pry bar/rubber mallet to get it into place.
decent description, but he most likely will not know how to remove the drive belt. Use a box wrench, or breaker bar w/ socke,t on the auto tensioner (which feels like it's spring loaded) to pivot the pulley counter clockwise. This will relieve tension on the belt and allow you to slip it off of the ALT. 
Originally Posted by MasterForce,Jun 11 2009, 10:25 PM
its pretty easy....
1. disconnect battery
2. disconnect intake from throttle body (gives room to removed bolts)
2a. remov drive belt
2b. disconnect cables behind alternator (2 of them)
3. remove 2 bolts that hold the alternator
3a. remove alternator
4. reinstall alternator to car
5. tighten bolts
6. connected cables that go to the alternator (back)
7. reinstall drive belt
7a. reinstall intake
8. connect battery
9. done..
1. disconnect battery
2. disconnect intake from throttle body (gives room to removed bolts)
2a. remov drive belt
2b. disconnect cables behind alternator (2 of them)
3. remove 2 bolts that hold the alternator
3a. remove alternator
4. reinstall alternator to car
5. tighten bolts
6. connected cables that go to the alternator (back)
7. reinstall drive belt
7a. reinstall intake
8. connect battery
9. done..