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Alternator Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
  2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
  3. Raise the vehicle on the lift
  4. Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT )
  5. Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A) and remove the harness clamp (B)
    Fig 1: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector, Harness Clamp And A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Mounting Bolts
    G05986558Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Loosen the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (C)
  7. Lower the vehicle on the lift
  8. Remove the coolant reservoir (A), then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B)
    Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Reservoir And A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly
    G05986559Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT )
  10. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) from the alternator
    Fig 3: Identifying Alternator Connector And Positive Alternator Cable
    G05986560Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the harness clamp (C) from the alternator and disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (D) from the A/C compressor
  12. Remove the bolt (E) securing the harness holder
  13. Remove the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator
    Fig 4: Identifying Alternator Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G05986561Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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