Replacement
Alternator Replacement1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's radio station and XM radio channel presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the intake manifold cover and ignition coil cover.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Remove the harness clamp (A), then remove the bracket(B).
6. Disconnect the alternator connector (C) and the BLK wire (D) from the alternator.
7. Remove the mounting bolt (A) and alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator.
8. Install the alternator and drive belt in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: For belt routing, see the Charging System Component Location Index.
9. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
10. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system.
11. Enter the customer's radio station and XM radio channel presets set the clock.
12. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.