98-02 Honda Accord Alternator Removal - Vtec 3.0

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This video will show you how To Remove the alternator on a Honda Accord model 1998-2002 with the 6 cylinder 3.0 vtec engine. The video will also show you what tools you require for the job and the size of all the bolts and nuts.
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[@bigjoki7237]

If you take off the mounting bracket from the alternator you can get it out without taking out the fan saves a lot of time just replaced mine on the side of the road earlier today

[@antonios.7760]

That's I tried to figure out

[@retrokz]

Very good tutorial! From start to finish (including fetching tools from the garage and skipping bad songs on my iPod), it took me roughly just over an hour to complete. Four things (one I saw in a similar video) that I would like to add: 1) Remove the single 6mm bolt (use 10mm socket with extension bar) that holds the power steering reservoir bracket onto the inner fender wheel. Using a small bungee cord to hold it out of the way provides even more room to access the alternator mounting bolts. 2) This is a perfect opportunity to inspect / replace the alternator belt while the belt is loose and easy to remove. Depending on brand and duration of warranty offered, I found prices ranging from $16~$24 locally. 3) Get some of the small bungee cords that I mentioned. They're very inexpensive, and have helped save me time and prevent busted knuckles! 4) Have a roll of electrical tape handy to re-wrap wires if the original plastic that the wires are encased in has become brittle and falling to pieces. I wish I could attach pictures to my comment here to show. :-/

[@GarageBoys]

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[@BruceAvilla]

Very helpful! I did this three times this weekend on two Honda Accord 1999 V6 Sedans. May I add a few tips - 1. Cut a piece of cardboard or corrugated sign material to cover the back of the radiator for protection. 2. Remove the 10mm bolt holding the Power Steering reservoir to give you more room to maneuver. 3. Use a 14mm box end wrench and strap it with two adjustable hose clamps to an 18" broom handle (or 5/8" metal rod or similar) to use for the belt tensioner tool. 4. When you replace the belt, wrap it around the large back pulley, and over the alternator pulley in front, and place it ready to slide UNDER the tensioner pulley. As you push back on the 14mm box end wrench to lift the tensioner with your left hand, then use a long screwdriver in your right hand to push on and slide the belt in place. No fingers in jeopardy, and piece of cake - no ridge to overcome if trying to get onto the alternator pulley. 5. When removing/replacing the 14mm bottom bolt on the alternator bottom mounting bolt, use a 14mm ratcheting box end wrench and take short strokes to work it out (a socket won't fit with the tensioner in the way!). The third time I removed the alternator, I had it out in 15 minutes. Yes, you can access the 10mm bolt on the bottom of the condenser fan through the square opening in the lower plastic shield using a SMALL 10mm box end wrench.

[@GarageBoys]

Glad I was able to help! Thank you for the input it’s much appreciated 😃

[@brandonhope6592]

Thank you, especially for the trick to not have to use a tensioner pulley tool. Just used a 14mm wrench and a pipe.

[@samsaldana2975]

Good video. Thanks for the help. Only I’d say is that instead of removing the fan you can remove the power steering container with removing one screw to make room to pull out alternator might have to remove a hose off the power steering just be careful to keep hose up to not spill. 👍

[@gregorycampbell694]

I like the birds tweeting at the end.

[@dukeriggs5433]

Whoever the engineer is that designed this one is, needs a sound beating.

[@legarrer]

This video helped me to the tee to remove and replace my alternator. I found out while removing the alternator that my stay bracket was broken, so now I'm in the process of getting one. Also, I wanted to point out that I use the serpentine belt tool Powerbuilt kit #648629 from Advance Auto Parts (also #52 in the rental tool book). I used the #14 crowfoot wrench and it worked fine for me. Thank you for this awesome and detailed video. Two thumbs up (Y) (Y) In case someone else has that alternator stay bracket broken, it is part #31113-P8E-A00 for 2000 Honda Accord V6 coupe (don't know other years). I found online it is the same part for 00 01 02 03 & 04 Honda Odyssey. Just my 2 cents.

[@GarageBoys]

I’m glad I was able to help. And thanks for the info! It’s much appreciated!!! I will pin your comment to the top

[@carlboeshore9687]

Thanks, very helpful, the tip about removing the power steering was very useful (and I was thinking about before watching). I have a 98 and (at least on mine) there was no plastic cover on the bottom to access the holding bolt for the fan also the cover with the plastic securing screws is not on mine either. I’d recommend breaking the bolt loose on the bracket before removing the alternator.

[@FatsharkFun]

FYI if anyone still has trouble removing the alternator after taking out the fan, remove the exhaust heat shield and it should come out easier

[@Topfightvideos]

in addition to the other stuff or as a alternative to the fan shroud? I have had a hell of time getting the bottom guard off finally found one of those push clips was black on black near the center was hiding from me. However still not easy locating the damn small 10mm bolt

[@jacobbender1913]

Yeah just finished it wouldve been faster to just remove the damn shield with how much twisting n turning it took to get in and out haha

[@Bonbonbon739]

@@Topfightvideos No it was definitely not easy finding that bolt and it was on their tight! I had to work through that little hole

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

FYI: The belt-tensioner bolt is 15mm. I have a 2002, so maybe it’s different …? Also a couple more problematic issues: 1). When attempting to loosen the positive cable 10mm NuT at the base of the alternator, the other nut inside of the black plastic shroud would also spin, thus not allowing me to loosen & detach the 1st nut. I had to cut a 4in. piece of hacksaw blade and tediously saw off the small circular section of plastic shroud in order to get a second 13mm box wrench onto the interior nut in order to then loosen the 10mm nut. 2). On my 2002 the placement of the high-pressure ac hose prevented me from lifting the alternator up and out. Here I had to spin the alternator so that the tag/label was facing up, and fidgeting to get the exact angle, wiggle the alternator out between the exhaust’s heat shield and the ac pipe. 3). I also removed the radiator and the power steering fluid cup to have more room to work. What an ordeal that took much time & multiple tries ! ! 😫

[@Avatheskibidiaplphadog]

Great description of this job...well done

[@GarageBoys]

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[@killav2922]

Awesome job. This was very helpful

[@BertJones2064]

This video was perfect thank you very much

[@Bonbonbon739]

I had to do this job before I had to go to work at 2:30one day, and yeah it’s almost impossible to get the alternator out without taking something else out. I opted to take the bolts off the power steering reservoir and I still had trouble getting it out but I did finally get it out after twisting and turning for 30 minutes. Also you have to use a wrench like he said for the tensioner pulley, which was hard but I went inside and got a vacuum pipe to give me more leverage to put the belt back on

[@jasminecuyler5931]

Great video. Looks like u have the common leaking rack n pinion problem as well.

[@GarageBoys]

Lol yes!

[@armandoromayor4349]

Thanks for the video, helped me help out a friend.

[@GarageBoys]

Glad I was able to help :-)

[@superduperryansdr677]

Hell yeah vato most important bolt size on screen

[@GarageBoys]

That’s what’s up cuh!

[@ckhicks]

Thanks, this was really helpful!

[@mrfredchew]

Excellent video. You gave me the confidence to work on my car. Subscribed and liked.

[@GarageBoys]

Thanks for showing the love :-)

[@robinslayden8654]

I took it off and was trying to figure it out how to take it out. I was like I don't want to remove the fan because I had a feeling there might be a bolt on the bottom instead of clips like newer vehicles. Damn I was wrong so I'm going to remove it now. Thanks for the help

[@GarageBoys]

Here to help! Let us know how it went

[@chrishughes6730]

Great job thank you

[@jimstubblefield5846]

Nice video! Love the pace and the editing.

[@GarageBoys]

I’m glad I was able to help! Thanks for the feed back :-)

[@jimmysapien9961]

Great video . I believe I would remove the fan shroud 1st & Also unbolt the PowerSteering Reservior then do all the rest 👍🏻

[@fezh4543]

Hey Pretty great video thanks at help me with my 2001 Acura cl type s Same procedure your video help me a lot Note on Acura cl no bolt on the bottom just sits on some clips so just unbolt the top bolts and move cables and comes up!!! Thanks again save me $ and time

[@GarageBoys]

I’m glad I was able to help! If you can, help me back by subscribing and liking. Also check my Acura Repairs playlist for some other fixes

[@HLHill]

Awesome just the info i was looking for. Good job def subscribing!

[@GarageBoys]

Thx for the support

[@MiguelMorales-rl7ci]

Muchas grasis amigo

[@michaelhinzman4788]

Great video

[@mikeschuetz5727]

Excellent job with details on what tools were needed (sizes, location, etc.). Truly saved me time and frustration. Y'all got a subscription from me. And recommending your channel to my kids.

[@GarageBoys]

I’m glad we were able to help you, and thank you for subscribing! Check our Honda Repairs Playlist you may find other videos that help you. :-)

[@mariosantos1748]

You are the best thanks.

[@GarageBoys]

I’m glad I was able to help! If you can, help me back by subscribing and liking the video 😃

[@BIGxJIMxSLADE]

Thanks, man! Great video. I twisted and turned the alternator for 45 minutes until I watched this video, and saw that the fan had to come out.

[@GarageBoys]

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[@BIGxJIMxSLADE]

Done.

[@elwesingollo3536]

good job. - Thanx Man :)

[@pkdiddy]

Thanks for the video. This helped quite a bit. Just finished up this job on my daughter's 2000 Accord.

[@GarageBoys]

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[@garybootsjr2195]

bro thank you for this. i was about to take it to my mechanic but damn, its not so bad.

[@GarageBoys]

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[@deecee508]

No need to remove fan. Power steering reservoir has one bolt holding it down. Remove one bolt and lift up and push upside down by AC line. Be careful as power steering reservoir will leak a little when upside down. Alternator is a tight fit, but it will squeeze out.

[@sharond.9146]

Thanks!!! I needed to know the exact alternator I needed and you told me in the description, Great!!

[@GarageBoys]

Im glad I was able to help!

[@Ortiz530Cali]

Thanks for this video man, though shit took awhile this video was really helpful !

[@GarageBoys]

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[@jrinsixiengmayll4414]

Nice video dude 👍👍👍 well done tutorial

[@GarageBoys]

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[@jrinsixiengmayll4414]

Fo sho!

[@jonathanmoflori4915]

Did replacing the alternator fixe the transmission issue afterwards ?

[@rolandoaguirre3045]

You're the master thanks

[@GarageBoys]

I’m glad I was able to help 😉

[@joelopez7459]

Best video for this!

[@GarageBoys]

Thx!

[@AnthonyBellJr]

Wow. Great detail and images. you got a sub from me

[@GarageBoys]

We are glad we could help you

[@italianozuzu1232]

It's better to use a wrench 14 mm for the one below ...

[@charlesbodies7624]

I have that exact car so to me it was like following the leader

[@THAROUGHNECKZ]

How did you take the bottom Guard off I’m having trouble getting mine off. Hope you respond asap

[@GarageBoys]

Do you mean the guard for the radiator fan access?

[@Love4benji]

What’s is the third party piece that is mounting the alternator called

[@davep1873]

Perfect! Thanks for that video! :)

[@GarageBoys]

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[@amaredunagan7603]

I’m having trouble with the tensioner it’s not moving no matter how hard I try

[@Johndoe-js3sj]

My fan has a cable at the bottom!

[@thelopezshow3685]

Take the bracket off and u wouldn't have to take the fan off

[@4.6tbirdchubz]

Does it fit a 2.3

[@GarageBoys]

Doubt it

[@starkiller7390]

Important detail: DO NOT just remove any terminal cable, it'd be better to remove both and starting with Negative for it is connected to the body of the car. Then Positive should be removed, it's recommended to charge your battery before installing an alternator. PS. When reconnecting battery, Positive first, then negative :).

[@markfrost2707]

this is nothing like my 98n accvord 4 cylinder man trans

[@JustinBobby-di9zt]

You didn't show how to remove the connector just the plug

[@larryppls]

I Don’t want to move the fan 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@randysingleton4343]

You don't have to you just got to get the alternator turn just right and it will come out it takes me about 25 minutes off and back on

[@casualkiddo1087]

The fan was a waist of time..I had enough room too get it out without taking out the fan

[@drocartiero2483]

So you can take it out without removing the fan

[@Kozmos-mr3kl]

How did you do it??