OEM 2005 Cadillac CTS Alternator

2005 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the alternator on 2005 Cadillac CTS?

  A: Begin generator replacement by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable and removing the generator's Drive Belt. Position the engine support fixture then use it to elevate the vehicle. Disengage the electric connector from the generator before moving the protective boot away from the end of the generator's bat terminal. First disconnect the battery positive lead from the generator and the generator output bat terminal nut followed by removing the ebcm electrical connector. First remove the engine mount lower nuts along with the generator lower bolts then proceed to drop the vehicle. Use the support fixture to lift the engine and remove the generator's upper bolt to extract the generator. The installer should remove generator shield bolts and shield when needed. Installation procedures begin with generator shield and bolt application before connecting the engine generator partnership followed by engine lowering with support fixture assistance. Lift the vehicle once more before putting on and tightening lower engine mount nuts to 80 n.m at 59 lb ft. Screw in the generator lower bolts using a torque setting of 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Insert the battery positive wire while securing the generator bat terminal nut until torque reaches 13 n.m (115 lb in). Then install the terminal boot. Install the generator upper bolt then lower the vehicle while connecting the electrical connector to the generator. Tighten the bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft) torque specification. First remove the engine support fixture then install the Drive Belt to the generator before reattaching the battery negative cable.