Alternator replacement procedure
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Alternator replacement procedure
Just replaced an alternator on an 03 G35 Coupe 5AT last night with the electric fans. To get the alternator out I just followed the FSM instructions, however, the instructions were somewhat incomplete in that they did not instruct to disconnect the upper radiator hose and to unbolt the AC line bracket on the driver's side. There is no way that the cooling fan assembly could've been removed without loosening the AC line and disconnecting the upper radiator hose.
The reason the cooling fan assembly really needs to come out is because the main alternator mounting bolt is too long to be removed if the cooling fans are in place. Luckily though, the cooling fan assembly comes out really easily, just 2 screws on top, a plastic reusable zip tie on the bottom; alongside two electric connectors.
Just some useful tips for anyone trying to tackle this.
The reason the cooling fan assembly really needs to come out is because the main alternator mounting bolt is too long to be removed if the cooling fans are in place. Luckily though, the cooling fan assembly comes out really easily, just 2 screws on top, a plastic reusable zip tie on the bottom; alongside two electric connectors.
Just some useful tips for anyone trying to tackle this.
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Just replaced an alternator on an 03 G35 Coupe 5AT last night with the electric fans. To get the alternator out I just followed the FSM instructions, however, the instructions were somewhat incomplete in that they did not instruct to disconnect the upper radiator hose and to unbolt the AC line bracket on the driver's side. There is no way that the cooling fan assembly could've been removed without loosening the AC line and disconnecting the upper radiator hose.
The reason the cooling fan assembly really needs to come out is because the main alternator mounting bolt is too long to be removed if the cooling fans are in place. Luckily though, the cooling fan assembly comes out really easily, just 2 screws on top, a plastic reusable zip tie on the bottom; alongside two electric connectors.
Just some useful tips for anyone trying to tackle this.
The reason the cooling fan assembly really needs to come out is because the main alternator mounting bolt is too long to be removed if the cooling fans are in place. Luckily though, the cooling fan assembly comes out really easily, just 2 screws on top, a plastic reusable zip tie on the bottom; alongside two electric connectors.
Just some useful tips for anyone trying to tackle this.
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