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Old 08-03-2009, 11:01 PM
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Default How to Replace Alternator?

Just bought

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280368520810

off ebay for 25$

Now i need to replace it with my alternator. What tools would I need? What are the steps? Know anywhere that has a step by step directions(perferably with pictures) of the installation/replacement?

Thanks guys.
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:12 PM
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It's really easy, all you have to do is disconnect the battery, loosen the belt, unbolt the old one, bolt the new one in it's place and re connect the 2 wires, then put tension back on the belt.
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Originally Posted by Synyster06Gates
It's really easy, all you have to do is disconnect the battery, loosen the belt by using a box wrench on the tensioner pully (looking down bottom left, long arm, pull up and move the belt off the alternator), unbolt the 2 bold, unplug from behind and unscrew the little bolt retaining the wire, install alternator, bolt the new one in it's place and re connect the 2 wires, then put tension back on the belt.
Fixed.

EDIT: I just noticed it's for an 02, you own a 99. I don't know if it will work seeing as how they changed the charging thingy in 01, try looking for one that belongs to a 99-00.

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Damnit i already bought the item...ima try to contact the seller.
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Old 08-05-2009, 02:51 AM
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Serously? Just look at it and I bet you can figure it out.
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Old 08-05-2009, 10:44 AM
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Well see if it will mount first if he's already shipped it, but yea, it's s very easy install.
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Originally Posted by l_shizzle_l
Serously? Just look at it and I bet you can figure it out.
Better Safe than sorry..

Anyways..The guy is shipping a brand new OEM Alternator off a '99 instead =]
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Alternator is one of the easiest jobs to do on a Mustang. Disconnect the battery neg before you start.
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I had to replace mine today too, crapped out yesterday. Thank god it didn't happen monday when I was driving back to Baton Rouge from Pensacola.
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Alright Guys, i've finally come across a replacement Alternator. So about the installation...
I know i have to disconnect the battery.
No idea how to loosen the Belt to get it off the pully though.. If anyone could help me with that, im sure i'd be able to just unbolt the plugs/bolts off the existing alternator and replace it?
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