OEM 2000 Cadillac Eldorado Alternator

2000 Cadillac Eldorado Alternator Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the alternator on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?

  A: Begin the Alternator repair by cutting off the negative Battery Cable followed by belt removal and radiator panel and front engine shield removal. The first step involves taking out the upper front bolt from the generator before employing vehicle support and engine bracket loosening from the motor. After disassembling the top bolt and front lower bolt and lower rear bolt and upper rear bolt it's time to remove the duct that exits at the generator's rear end. Start by cutting power connections to the generator through its regulator and battery output as well as heated windshield components (if present). Following this step you can detach the front generator a/c bracket to rotate the generator free from the vehicle. The generator needs to be positioned back into the vehicle before installing the front generator a/c bracket. Secure the generator's battery output cable at 12 n.m (106 lb in) torque when making electrical connections. Place the duct behind the generator where it meets the black generator duct and fasten the upper rear mounting bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft), the lower rear mounting bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft) and the front mounting bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Install the rear generator bracket bolt to the engine followed by a torque setting of 50 n.m (37 lb ft), then lower the vehicle. The installation continues with the front engine splash shield followed by the radiator support access panel then mounting the upper front bolt with a torque setting of 47 n.m (35 lb ft). To complete the repair install the accessory Drive Belt while attaching the negative Battery Cable to the battery.