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Removal and Installation

Alternator Replacement

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.




3. Move the auto-tensioner (A) to relieve tension from the alternator belt (B), and remove the alternator belt.




4. Disconnect the alternator 4P connector (A) and BLK wire (B) from the alternator.




5. Remove the mount bolt (A) and alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the harness clamp (C) from the alternator bracket.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
8. Perform the powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure.
9. Perform the power window control unit reset procedure ('02-03 models).