Thank you so much good sir. What I thought was going to be a headache full of radiator/hose removal, motor mount, etc... ended up being only a 4-5 hour project with no major hiccups. the hardest part was getting the alternator out and in. I do agree the footage was shaky, but the descriptions definitely mad up for it. Given enough patience, even a novice mechanic can do this and save over $1,000. Thank you again.

Interestingly none of the videos in KZbin have the thermostat pipe up against the side of the alternator wheel. Makes a big difference in the 2009 Limited.

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Omg such a great trip and memory ❤

To bad you didn't explain, and SHOW, where the alternator bolts are located and what size socket to use. But, for your first video it wasn't a complete failure, so 👌.

Good explanation with your video, I fet it but video should be better, thanks a lot.

It took me 4 hour to take the radiator and fan to get that alternator out because I didn’t know about the screw.

Yeah good job just never heard anyone refer to bolts as screws Nice tools you got coin But yeah it’s a bitch of a job you did well and good clear explanation Thx

This is the best most complete process. Video, not great, but with what says, this is a must watch to replace the alt.

I like the video that you did, but the problem was that you're filming wasn't very good. You didn't show what brackets you were taking off. I didn't see where all the bolts were going or which bracket held on to the alternator. I really wish you could show all those but otherwise the video was really informed. Thank you

good job with the shitty as view

Informative but you forgot to tell how the switch in the car should stand, pure electric or Gasoline. I have a problem right now with my Audi A3, I've managed to start it with cables, drove like 20/30 km charges a bit but still the day after I have the same problem but could start without cables. Still i get the battery symbol on my dashboard. I don't think it has an dynamo like previous models to charge the 12 V batterij during driving???

You’re the best. Thanks for the explanation!!!! It just helped me jumpstart my car

Thanks 🙏 man you’re awesome 👏

Awesome 👏 thanks 🙏 dude

So what’s the labor price to replace that alternator?

Thanks - was very helpful

I finally found that bolt on the opposite side of the alternator as the pulley. I have to remove the exhaust manifold to access it. This is turning into quite the job. Haha

Friend of mine wants me to do this tomorrow, just ain't no way I'm doing all this on the ground outside in -5°c.

Fucking stupid video/ can see not thing ALL STUPID

Excellent thank you!

Is it possible to charge the 12V battery using these connections or is the 12V battery charged simultaneously with the big battery?

3.5 rav4 v6 harder to work on... wasn't fun fixing this job.

So how does the low pressure ac line come up?? 3:56

Bad camara angles bad recording

It would be nice if we could really see what you are doing

This is the worst video I have seen

Well done..

you are making me dizzy watching the camera move so much.

How to take out a/c

I would suggest getting a vertical swivel head mount for the GoPro, it allows for 180 degree angle up and down.

Hugely helpful!! Did this on my daughter’s car. Saved her almost $600.00 For 2006 owners a couple of notes- did not have to drain any coolant just move the reservoir to the side. Also did not remove the tire. Was able to get to everything from up top. The bottom bolt on the alternator is tough coming out and going in. Ended up using a small ratchet to get it tight. Also for this year there is not a 3rd bolt and bracket- just two bolts and another small bolt on the front for the wire harness. You can move the wire harness out of the way after unbolting - don’t necessarily have to disconnect the other sensors to move the harness away.

Thanks for the instructions - it helped me enormously with my stranded car in France

Can you tell me where's the fuse battery location audi a3 e tron 2016

I just about so flipping snapped. I hate this little piece of shit. Mines 4 cylinder too. V6 must be funner.

Just did one Took about an hr took out the radiator support and some upper small coolant hoses and one 12mm in the back of the alternator have to feel it can’t see it 16in ext and take off the coolant bottle also

aye bro I was the Futo you were following haha

Explanation and steps are ok but terrible body cam videoing. This would have been a better DIY video with better videoing. Almost can’t see what you’re doing and the camera keeps moving back and forth.

Watching this now cause tmrw i have to take my girlfriends e tron out of the garage while it sat the last 3 months lol… just in case

1st, many thx for posting. I’ve done two of these a Lexus 350 (v6) and Venza (V6) I’m about to do a Rav4(V6). Rav4 having the tightest space so far. Hence I’m watching your video. I agree with getting the Denso alt from Toyota (remanufactured in the US) or new Denso. Other Denso from parts stores, on line or store are iffy where they’re remanufactured from (China?) no thx. Only constructive criticism, maybe mount n move camera when needed and lighting where needed. Otherwise, thanks for the vid. It still helps.

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Great content, but get the camera off your head....it was typically point above the point of interest and moving way to much to focus.

My SRS light does not go off at all. Stays on with the plug shorted- any ideas?

Hey Tez I just finished an alternator swap and success! Thanks so much for the video!

Got all 3 bolts off but the alternator wont go down. Its loose but wont go down a bit in order to detach from the top bolt area. Why wont it come out after all screws are gone?

Best way to get to it is to remove all 3 bolts from the heat shield and move the heat shield over to the right, creates alot more room for you to access the bolt on that L bracket. I removed it and never reinstalled the bracket because it doesnt really do anything its meant more to hold the wiring harness.

Dizzying with the GoPro on your head. Much of what you are saying is not visible. You should strive for a fixed camera wherever possible.

I am confused on the flashing codes I get the 1st long initial Flash then followed by 8 slow flashes a pause then a quick 3 Flash how do I read that?

Great Video I wish you could mention tool selection like socket size extensions etc would be perfect THANKS

I do exactly but the srs off for few seconds the go right back on please tell me how to fix this problem thanks