How do you get the alternator out of the vehicle?

This answer covers:
2005 Chrysler 300 6cyl VIN "G" 3.5L SFI HO (72% of 2005 300's)
2005 Chrysler 300 6cyl VIN "R" 2.7L MFI DOHC (28% of 2005 300's)
2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7L engine

Alternator

Removal & Installation


WARNING - Precautions Section:
Disconnect negative cable from battery before removing battery output wire (b+ wire) from alternator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to electrical system.

2.7L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Disconnect alternator field circuit plug.
5. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire.
6. Remove 2 lower mounting bolts.
7. Remove alternator.

To install:

1. Install alternator.
2. Install upper bolt mounting bolt.
3. Install 2 lower mounting bolts.
4. Tighten bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
5. Install B+ terminal nut and wire. Tighten nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
6. Connect alternator field circuit plug.
7. Install alternator drive belt.
8. Connect negative battery cable.

3.5L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Remove bracket bolts.
5. Remove upper mounting bolt.
6. Raise and support vehicle.
7. Remove middle splash pan.
8. Disconnect alternator field circuit plug.
9. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire.
10. Remove lower mounting bolts.
11. Remove alternator.

To install:

1. Install alternator.
2. Install lower mounting bolts. Loosen install the upper mounting bolt.
3. Tighten lower mounting bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
4. Connect alternator field circuit plug.
5. Install B+ terminal nut and wire. Tighten nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
6. Install middle splash pan.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove loose installed upper bolt.
9. Install bracket and bracket bolt.
10. Install upper mounting bolt and bracket.
11. Tighten upper mounting bolt to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
12. Tighten the bracket bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
13. Install alternator drive belt.
14. Connect negative battery cable.

5.7L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
3. Remove alternator drive belt.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
6. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator. Disconnect terminal from alternator.
7. Disconnect field wire connector at rear of alternator by pushing on connector tab.
8. Remove alternator support bracket nut and bolt. Remove support bracket. See Figure 1.
9. Remove 2 alternator mounting bolts. See Figure 2.
10. Remove alternator from vehicle.

Fig. 1 Alternator Support Bracket - 5.7L engine



Fig. 2 Alternator Mounting Bolts - 5.7L engine

Its seems voltage regulator issue.Get the vehicles charging system inspected.

To troubleshoot these issue i suggest you few helpful links with solutions:---Click the link below:----

How to inspect Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-inspect-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Test Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-test-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Service Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-service-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Replace Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-alternator.html

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How to monitor Vehicles charging system?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-monitor-vehicles-charging-system.html

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Car Alternator making noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-alternator-making-noise.html

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Car Alternator Working Intermittently?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-alternator-working-intermittently.html

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Car not starting or turning over indicates towards multiple possibilities. It can be issue with battery or weak battery. But if battery checks out ok, then it can be starter issue or faulty alternator or problem with low fuel pressure or no spark at spark plugs due to dirty spark plugs or faulty ignition coil or injectors getting cracked or dirty and needs to be cleaned.

To confirm the problem, the basic troubleshooting is required.

From start to end troubleshooting these problems I suggest you to check the help link below and follow its procedure: -----

Mostly all types of car no start problems are discussed here with solutions:---

CAR NO START: ENGINE NOT TURNING OVER:

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/car-no-start-engine-not-turning-over.html

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These will help.

Thanks.

Go to Autozone,they will check your battery and alternator for free,takes just a few minutes.

The battery needs replacing.Also it confirms that alternator is the issue too.

Check the help links mentioned below.This will help you to get the alternator tested and confirm the problem :----

Click the link :----
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How to test and replace Alternator on Audi A4 Car models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-test-and-replace-alternator-on.html

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How to inspect Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-inspect-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Test Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-test-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Service Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-service-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Replace Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-alternator.html

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How to monitor Vehicles charging system?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-monitor-vehicles-charging-system.html

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Car Alternator making noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-alternator-making-noise.html

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Car Alternator Working Intermittently?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-alternator-working-intermittently.html

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Car Alternator Bearing Makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-alternator-bearing-makes-grinding.html

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How to Inspect Alternator Drive Belt?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-inspect-alternator-drive-belt.html

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How to replace Alternator Drive Belt?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-alternator-drive-belt.html

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How to change Alternator on Peugeot

http://www.howtorepairguide.com/2012/11/how-to-change-alternator-on-peugeot.html

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Go through few Alternator related solved Solutions including replacement of alternator.Select and Click the link below:----How to replace alternator? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-alternator-on-gmc-sonoma.html
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How to test alternator on Dodge Stratus?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-test-alternator-on-dodge-stratus.html

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How to test and replace Alternator on Audi A4 Car models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-test-and-replace-alternator-on.html

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How to Remove Voltage Regulator on Car?

http://vwrepairhelp.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-remove-voltage-regulator-on-car.html

HOW TO REPLACE AN ALTERNATOR BELT

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-alternator-belt.html

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How to monitor Vehicles charging system? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-monitor-vehicles-charging-system.html

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Car Alternator making noise? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-alternator-making-noise.html

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After replacing Alternator, the battery indicator light Comes ON dash?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/after-replacing-alternatorthe-battery.html

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How to inspect Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-inspect-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Test Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-test-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Service Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-service-vehicles-alternator.html

How to Replace Alternator? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-alternator.html

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Alternator testing? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/alternator-testing.html--------- Cars electrical system is pulsating? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/cars-electrical-system-is-pulsating.html------ 1998 Ford F150 pickup Battery Drains overnight due to Alternator? Alternator drains car battery? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/1998-ford-f150-pickup-battery-drains.html------- 2002 Ford Focus sits over night and battery goes dead? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2002-ford-focus-sits-over-night-and.html--------- Charging system problem on Chrysler LHS car? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/charging-system-problem-on-chrysler-lhs.html---------- How to replace alternator 1997 Dodge Stratus? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-alternator-1997-dodge.html------- How to replace Alternator on Mitsubishi Lancer http://www.howtorepairguide.com/2012/10/how-to-replace-alternator-on-mitsubishi.html
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These details will help.
For more help.Keep updated.
Thanks.
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Charging system issue on car.
The car battery,alternator,fuses and relays needs to be inspected.
I suggest you to check out this help links given.Click the link below to go through the procedure,so as per that you can troubleshoot the problem .
How to inspect Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-inspect-vehicles-alternator.html

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How to Test Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-test-vehicles-alternator.html

------------
How to Service Vehicles Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-service-vehicles-alternator.html
------------
How to Replace Alternator?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-alternator.html

----------
How to monitor Vehicles charging system?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-monitor-vehicles-charging-system.html

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Car Alternator making noise? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-alternator-making-noise.html
---------Car Alternator Working Intermittently?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-alternator-working-intermittently.html

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Car Alternator Bearing Makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-alternator-bearing-makes-grinding.html

----------
How to Inspect Alternator Drive Belt?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-inspect-alternator-drive-belt.html

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How to replace Alternator Drive Belt? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-replace-alternator-drive-belt.html----------- Power windows not working after car wash?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/power-windows-not-working-after-car.html

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Car battery loosing its charge overnight?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-battery-loosing-its-charge.html

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How to maximize fuel economy on your vehicle? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-maximize-fuel-economy-on-your.html
-------------Charging system problem troubleshooting? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/charging-system-problem-on-chrysler-lhs.html
------------For All types of Power window problem http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/pontiac-grand-am-power-window-not.html----------This will help.Thanks.

Alternator REMOVAL 3.2L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Front splash shield
   • Alternator drive belt
   • Adjuster
   • Top alternator bolt
   • Alternator wiring connectors
   • Alternator

3.5L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
• Negative battery cable
• Accessory drive belt
• Alternator wiring connectors
• Alternator

INSTALLATION 3.2L Engine

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Alternator
   • Alternator wiring connectors
   • Top alternator bolt
   • Adjuster
   • Alternator drive belt. Tighten the alternator top bolt to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) and the adjuster lock bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
   • Front splash shield
   • Negative battery cable

3.5L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Install or connect the following:
   • Alternator. Tighten the 10mm bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm) and the 8mm bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (21 Nm).
   • Alternator wiring connectors
   • Accessory drive belt
   • Negative battery cable

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the headlamp washer reservoir tank.
3. Remove the condenser fan and upper radiator insulator.
4. Loosen the tensioner pulley and remove the alternator drive belt.
5. Remove the alternator upper and lower mounting bolts.
6. Remove the alternator support bracket mounting bolts.
7. Remove the alternator support bracket from the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the alternator wiring harness.
9. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Install the alternator to the vehicle and connect the wiring harness.
2. Install the alternator support bracket to the vehicle and tighten the bracket mounting bolts to specifications.
3. Position the alternator on the mounting bracket. Install and tighten the mounting bolt and nut to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
4. Reinstall the drive belt and adjust the tensioner until the proper belt tension is achieved.
5. Install the upper radiator insulator and condenser fan.
6. Install the headlamp washer reservoir tank.
7. Connect the negative battery cable and check the charging system for proper operation.

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Removal & Installation

2.0L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove air intake resonators.
3. Remove the air cleaner-to-throttle body tube and the mass airflow sensor.
4. Unplug the connectors and remove the cables from the alternator.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Release the drive belt tensioner and remove the drive belt from around the alternator.
   NOTE It is not necessary to remove the drive belt from the engine.
   
7. Remove the alternator mounting bracket bolts and remove the mounting bracket.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the power steering pressure hose bracket retaining nut and bolt and remove the bracket with the hose from the engine lifting eye.
10. Remove the alternator mounting bolts and remove the alternator from the vehicle.
12. To install:
    
    1. Place the alternator into position and install the mounting bolts finger tight.
    2. Install the power steering hose bracket and tighten the retaining nut and bolt to 70-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).
    3. Raise and support the vehicle.
    4. Install the alternator mounting bracket and retaining bolts and tighten to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
    5. Release the drive belt tensioner and install the drive belt pulley over the alternator pulley.
    6. Lower the vehicle.
    7. Tighten the alternator mounting bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
    8. Install the alternator connectors and the cables. Tighten the terminal nut to 80-97 inch lbs. (9-11 Nm).
    9. Install the air cleaner-to-throttle body tube, mass airflow sensor, and the air intake resonators.
    10. Connect the negative battery cable. To install:
        
        1. Place the alternator into position and install the mounting bolts finger tight.
        2. Install the power steering hose bracket and tighten the retaining nut and bolt to 70-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).
        3. Raise and support the vehicle.
        4. Install the alternator mounting bracket and retaining bolts and tighten to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
        5. Release the drive belt tensioner and install the drive belt pulley over the alternator pulley.
        6. Lower the vehicle.
        7. Tighten the alternator mounting bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
        8. Install the alternator connectors and the cables. Tighten the terminal nut to 80-97 inch lbs. (9-11 Nm).
        9. Install the air cleaner-to-throttle body tube, mass airflow sensor, and the air intake resonators.
        10. Connect the negative battery cable.
        
        
        

2005 Ford Mustang 4.0L SFI SOHC 6cyl
Ford Mustang 1999-2005
Alternator - Removal & Installation

3.8L And 4.0L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors.
5. Remove the alternator shield (4.0L engine).
6. Remove the alternator mounting bolts.
7. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

To install:

1. Position the alternator onto engine. Tighten the lower bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm) and the upper bolt to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
2. Install the alternator shield (4.0L engine).
3. Connect the alternator electrical connectors.
4. Install the accessory drive belt.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

4.6L Engines (Non-Supercharged)

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the air intake scoop bracket, if equipped.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Remove the upper alternator bracket.
6. Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors.
7. Remove the alternator bolts.
8. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

To install:

1. Position the alternator onto engine. Tighten the mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
2. Connect the alternator electrical connectors.
3. Install the upper alternator bracket. Tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
4. Install the accessory drive belt.
5. Install the air intake scoop bracket, if equipped.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

4.6L Engines (Supercharged)

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors.
6. Remove the alternator bolts.
7. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

To install:

1. Position the alternator onto engine. Tighten the lower bolt to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) and the upper bolt to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
2. Connect the alternator electrical connectors.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the accessory drive belt.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

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