OEM 2000 Buick Century Alternator

2000 Buick Century Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Delphi CS130D alternator on 2000 Buick Century?

  A: Replacements for a delphi cs130d generator begin by removing the negative Battery Cable followed by engine compartment cross vehicle brace removal. Drain the Drive Belt from the generator and set aside the coolant recovery reservoir for better access. First disconnect all three bolts from the generator before removing its electrical connector and protective boot and the bat terminal. The generator output bat terminal nut has to be removed and the battery (positive) lead from the generator must disconnect before continuing with generator removal. Installation requires positioning the generator to the engine while following these steps: add the battery positive lead to the generator output bat terminal nut before tightening to 20 n.m (15 lb ft). Fasten the protective boot onto the generator output bat terminal while you install the electrical connector. Start the generator bolts by hand through the generator holes before securing them. The generator pivot bolt requires installation through the generator before finger starting the component. Sequence all generator bolt torques according to these mandatory values: generator pivot bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft), then generator bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft), and lastly generator bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Begin by torqueing the generator pivot bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft) and then torque generator bolts to 50 n.m (37 lb ft) before finishing with generator bolt torque at 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Return the coolant recovery reservoir alongside the Drive Belt and engine compartment cross brace before reattaching the battery negative cable.