Q: How to replace the alternator on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: You must begin by taking off the negative Battery Cable and Drive Belt before proceeding. You must raise the vehicle to a suitable height that allows access to the A/C Compressor through the wheelhouse before removing the left front wheel and left wheelhouse liner. The A/C Compressor electrical connector should be disconnected from its bracket but removal of a/c refrigerant is optional. Thankfully the A/C Compressor's upper bolt needs to stay on the compressor unit through the removal process of its mounting bolts (2, 3). The next step requires lowering the vehicle while moving the protective boot that covers the generator output bat terminal to gain access. Begin by unscrewing the generator output bat terminal nut to disconnect the generator lead from the generator before removing the generator wiring harness connector . Before removing the generator secure clearance by removing three mounting bolts and the engine lift bracket. Place the A/C Compressor in front positioning to access the generator better before removing the generator from the engine compartment. Placement of the generator should be on the engine and installation of the engine lift bracket follows next. Place generator mounting bolts and ensure sequential torque at 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Install the generator output bat terminal nut by tightening it to 20 n.m (15 lb ft) torque specification. Thread the protective boot over the generator output bat terminal before connecting the wiring harness connector to the generator. Lift the vehicle once again to reach the A/C Compressor and set the compressor in place on the engine before screwing in the mounting bolts (2, 3) at 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Install the wheelhouse liner and front wheel on the left side before securing the compressor electrical connector to its bracket. Follow this procedure for Drive Belt installation while you lower the vehicle and reconnect the Battery Cable's negative terminal.
Q: How to replace the alternator (LE5) in a 2.4L Non Hybrid engine on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: To replace the generator (LE5) on a 2.4l non hybrid engine disengage the negative part of the Battery Cable. Next, remove the Drive Belt. Unplug the generator electrical connector, replay the rubber boot, pull out the engine harness terminal lead to generator nut. Next, remove the engine harness terminal from the generator stud and the generator fasteners in order to remove the generator. For installation, place the generator on the engine block and install the generator fasteners loosely. Put in the fastener and tighten to 10 nm (89 lb in), then another fastener and tighten to a 22 nm (16 lb ft). Must tighten the remaining fasteners to 22 nmt (16 lb ft), after which, one can hook on the engine harness terminal to the generator stud and tighten the engine harness terminal lead to generator nut with a tightening pressure 20 nmt (15 lb ft). Place the rubber boot over the stud, take generator electrical connector, fix Drive Belt, and lastly reattach the negative Battery Cable.
Q: How to Perform an Alternator Replacement on Chevrolet S10?
A: Begin by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the Drive Belt. Before removal begin by uninstalling the heater hose brace bolt from the generator then detach the generator mounting bolts. Remove the generator from its bracket while disconnecting the generator electrical connector. Remove the generator output (BAT) terminal retaining nut by unthreading it from the generator. Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal wire while making sure its insulating boot covers the nut before achieving a torque of 17 n.m (12 lb ft). First properly secure the generator with mounting bolts at 50 n.m (37 lb ft) torque while installing the generator back onto its mounting bracket and connecting the generator electrical connector. After connecting the Drive Belt, install the negative Battery Cable, then tighten the generator bolt to 25 n.m (18 lb ft) before attaching the heater hose bracket to its position.