2016 Honda CRV EX alternator replacement w belt tensioner removal

[@benmurdock4598]

Took me forever to get the bolts through when I reinstalled the new one on my 2015, but this video was awesome. Thanks! And as a tip to future generations, make sure you move over the wiring brackets/heat shield to the new alternator before installation. Getting all that stuff moved over afterwards added an hour to my adventure... Wouldn't take 2 mins on the bench. D'oh!

[@CathLabtech]

I’m glad I could help. It was my first time filming a KZbin video so I’m sorry it was not the best filming, but wanted to help others. Sorry I didn’t think about putting that section in about moving the wiring brackets/heat shield. Thx for your review!

[@RussianSOG]

I’m at about an hour of literally just trying to get the top bolt back through for the reinstallation of the alternator… how

[@benmurdock4598]

@@RussianSOG I drilled out the through hole on the alternator to make it bigger and add clearance.

[@Junebug981]

I fingered the alternator for 15 minutes, trying to find that bottom bolt. Then, I found your video. Thanks for the help.

[@80HD_Thoughts]

Thank you, just got a new battery and still have problems and now I know what needs to be done.

[@mikescott2646]

Battery was dead yesterday after vehicle sat for 3 days. Same at Thanksgiving weekend. Never got a bad charge light and assumed it was dead or dying battery. $200 at AutoZ. Put multimeter on new battery while running and am getting 12.4v or so. Now looking at alternator. Thanks for the video. I was sizing it up looking for that bottom bolt.

[@CathLabtech]

Glad I could help!

[@pancysmansy]

Thank you for taking the time and providing this information, I am replacing the water pump and this was very useful information for my process :)

[@persia9464]

Hello, thank you for the video! Unfortunately the 8 mm bolt is stripped inside on my car. Do you have any idea how to remove the tensioner like that? Thank you!

[@CathLabtech]

My apologies that happened to you! Unfortunately, I no longer have this vehicle. You may need to ask Honda directly or another mechanic. I shared this video to try and help others understand a little bit of the complexity of taking it apart, etc. I hope you find the answer you need soon. Good luck!

[@persia9464]

@@CathLabtech Thank you!

[@kennylavay8492]

Beer is good god is great and people are crazy.

[@romuelramirez3320]

How many bolts do you need to take the alternator out. What size

[@MrHarish1821]

Thanks bro mine just went. Big help

[@80HD_Thoughts]

Does the new alternator not already have the heat shield etc when you buy a new one? Or do i need to take it off the old one once i get it out?

[@CathLabtech]

I don’t have this vehicle any longer but from what I recall you save the heat shield from the old one and put it on the new one. Hope this helps. 😊

[@daveshawcross28]

Good job with the video,,,,,straight to the point thank you

[@joellefrancis960]

How do you change the serpentine belt on this car

[@RussianSOG]

Is there a trick getting the bottom bolt for the belt tensioner back on? Do I need to pull back the cable tensioner to get the bolt to fit back through? Or do I need to take the top off and try to put the bottom on first

[@CathLabtech]

I apologize that I no longer own that vehicle any longer. I don’t recall the exact order, but I tried my best in the video to describe it. I probably would suggest that you leave most bolts threaded but loose to make sure they go in before tightening anything down. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help

[@dwayne300zx]

Great vid couldn't find the bolt myself to remove the alternator on a 2015 CRV

[@MrWickedsamurai]

Had a similar issue. I was able to rotate the alternator downwards and was able to see the bolt but confirmed the tensioner needed to be removed.

[@TerminallyUnique31]

Bless you sir, I have been looking for that bolt forever. Didn't think about behind the belt tensioner. Thanks!

[@CathLabtech]

Glad I could help! 👍🏻

[@brandoncriner5480]

Not sure how I could have done this without this info. Thx

[@cwetdog]

I'm on my second battery + alternator replacement. I'll be doing the replacement this time with another used alternator. Might be the inverter I keep using iono

[@aumentatupotencial3546]

How take out 3 tornillo de abajo?

[@asentjr]

Thanks for the tip on belt tensioner re movel

[@JeeSingh21]

My 2017 civic hatch (10th gen) alternator gone too. Only 20k miles got brand new too! Ridiculous I reckon voltage regulator also funny but can hear dodgy bearing too.

[@stevejohnman68]

Got front and rear bolts out alternator tips forward but wont lift out! Dosent appear to be anymore bolts , just jammed on. Right pain. 😤

[@CathLabtech]

I don’t own this vehicle anymore, but use a small mirror and look deep. I remember struggling until I figured it out that’s why I tried to share the video with others to help eliminate the trouble. 😊 It was not as easy as I thought

[@stevejohnman68]

@@CathLabtech sorted was literally just stuck on by spacer , bit of pulling and wiggling it came out. But your right not easiest alternator to change.

[@chadfordham1]

How many hrs does this take?

[@CathLabtech]

I don’t think it really took me more than an hour or two at the most. Just a little bit of investigating and some elbow grease and I was done.

[@chadfordham1]

@@CathLabtech Awesome thanks Jonathan

[@lylefisher1175]

2 hrs

[@KJ-qd4zz]

Thabks for the great video

[@thearnoldsfamily4957]

Thanks for the help

[@davidgill4701]

the bolt for tensor is #8 allen not #8 hex.

[@rsaldana2310]

Allen is hex, it same

[@lylefisher1175]

same thing

[@MrCrlg]

how many amps ?

[@ishworirish]

Thanks

[@ucfkid67]

Anyhow....

[@CathLabtech]

Guess I didn’t realize, how much I said it. lol 😂

[@kennylavay8492]

You lost me too much talk just show

[@CathLabtech]

I’m not a pro you tuber. Just a guy that was trying to help people. It’s unfortunate that you try to help people anymore and get slandered for it, but it’s the generation we live in. You can scroll on if you’d like.

[@toddcornelius5817]

Good 👍 video thank you