OEM Buick Enclave Alternator

Buick Enclave Alternator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Alternator
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  Q: How to replace the alternator on Buick Enclave?

  A: The first step is to disconnect the negative Battery Cable in order to sort out the generator. Let go of the Drive Belt, then the fuel injector sight shield. Then remove the engine mount strut bracket mounting nut and the air conditioning (A/C) liquid line clamp bolt at the upper radiator support. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir bolts and do away with the reservoir out of the way. Then, remove the battery positive junction block cable to generator nut and terminal from the generate stud, then place battery positive junction block cable boot to the original position. While it is turned off, remove the generator wiring harness unit from the engine, and also remove the Power Steering Reservoir inlet hose clip from its bracket. Remove the idler pulley bolt and slide the pulley off, take the generator bolts, the a/c compressor/evaporator hose bracket off, and the power steering fluid reservoir hose clip bracket (Loosen the bol set). Pull off the generator and idler pulley from the said vehicle and take the idler pulley away from the generator. For installation, connect the idler pulley to the generator after which you install both back into the vehicle. Secure the power steering fluid reservoir hose clip bracket and the a/c compressor/evaporator hose bracket on to the generator bolts, tightening to 50nm (37Lb ft) in the given sequence. Attach the resurfacing inlet hose clip to the Power Steering Reservoir, then connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the generator, and install the battery positive junction block cable terminal and nut tighten to 22 nm (16 lb ft). Put the battery positive junction on the block cable boot onto the stud, and install the coolant recovery reservoir tabs and bolts and tighten the bolts to 5 nm (44 lb in). Re-install the a/c liquid line clamp bolt at the upper radiator support, after which follow the installation of the engine mount strut bracket, fuel injector sight shield, and the Drive Belt. At last, bring back the negative Battery Cable.