Do you have to replace the alternator on a Pontiac?

The alternator keeps the battery in your Pontiac going, constantly recharging it as you drive. The battery will quickly drain if the alternator is bad, so it must be replaced in that case.

How do you reconnect an alternator in a car?

Tighten the bolts down and then reconnect the wires on the back of the alternator. Slip the serpentine belt over the alternator pulley, then tighten the tensioning bolt. Reconnect the battery and start the car. Pay careful attention to how the new alternator is running.

What is the alternator on a Chevy Camaro?

The alternator is the central power unit of your car’s charging system. This article will show you how to install a new one. This article applies to the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird (1990-2002).

How do you remove serpentine belt from alternator?

Remove the serpentine belt from the alternator. Disconnect the wiring harness and the battery cable from the back. Now start loosening the two 13mm bolts on the back of the alternator and the 15mm bolt on the front.

How much does a Pontiac Firebird alternator cost?

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How do you change an alternator in a car?

Slip the serpentine belt over the alternator pulley, then tighten the tensioning bolt. Reconnect the battery and start the car. Pay careful attention to how the new alternator is running. Listen for any sounds from the alternator and check the voltmeter in the dash for any fluctuations. If it checks out okay, then you’re all done.

The alternator keeps the battery in your Pontiac going, constantly recharging it as you drive. The battery will quickly drain if the alternator is bad, so it must be replaced in that case.

How do you remove an alternator from a 3.4 L engine?

Remove the accessory drive belt and the electrical connectors from the alternator. If you have a 3.4 L engine, you will also need to disconnect the power steering-to-alternator line clip. Take the mounting bolts (and nuts for a 3.4 L engine) off of the alternator with a socket wrench and remove the alternator assembly.

Where is the alternator on a Pontiac Montana?

Connect the battery terminal and tighten the terminal nut with the wrench. Detach the negative battery cable from the battery of the Pontiac Montana with an open end wrench and move the cable so that it is not touching any metal objects. Locate the alternator in the front of the engine on the passenger side of the engine compartment.

Do you need to remove serpentine belt to change alternator?

As you loosen the bolts, the alternator will slide in the bracket under the tension of the belt. You may not need to remove the serpentine or accessory belt if it’s not damaged.

How do you install an alternator on a 3.4 L engine?

Take the mounting bolts (and nuts for a 3.4 L engine) off of the alternator with a socket wrench and remove the alternator assembly. Install the new alternator assembly and tighten the mounting bolts to 15 foot pounds with a torque wrench for most models.

How do you hook up an alternator to a Pontiac Montana?

Reattach the electrical wire connector to the alternator terminal by placing the connector and the nut on the terminal and securing with a socket wrench. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery of the Pontiac Montana with an open end wrench. Determine which alternator your Pontiac Grand Am will need.

How do you remove an alternator from a car?

Remove the electrical leads from the alternator using a wrench to remove the nuts. Remove the bolts from the alternator with a socket and ratchet and pull it off of the engine. Put the new alternator on the engine and tighten the mounting bolts with the socket and ratchet. Connect the electrical leads and tighten the nuts with the wrench.

How do you replace an alternator on a Pontiac Grand Prix?

Plug in the electrical connectors to the alternator and install the drive belt. Reposition the oil dipstick tube to its original position and tighten the bolt for the oil dipstick tube with a socket wrench. Replace the air cleaner assembly and connect the negative battery cable. Determine which alternator your Pontiac Grand Prix will need.

How do you install a new alternator on a car?

Take the two mounting bolts off of the alternator with a socket wrench and remove the alternator assembly. Install the new alternator assembly and tighten the mounting bolts to 37 foot pounds with a torque wrench. Connect the wiring to the alternator and torque its retaining nut to 111 inch pounds.

How to replace an alternator on a 1995 GMC?

Somewhere on your vehicle there is a tensioner pulley. You’ll need to move it enough to slip the belt off the pulley. Our ’95 GMC has a standard spring-loaded GM tensioner that required us to pull it back with a wrench.