How To Remove Alternator On 2003-2007 Honda Accord V6

[@AverageHuman7026]

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[@GarageBoys]

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[@solluna7637]

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[@Fifty_Jay]

Good video. I found that removing the fan made it so much easier. It takes an extra five minutes to remove three bolts and undo two clips. You gain way more access to everything!

[@gilberto2676]

How would you do that

[@codymoran5794]

He’s talking about the shroud I believe, it’s 3 bolts on top and 2 clips on the lower sides IIRC

[@logansan123]

Some hints for people who will attempt this. I had to move the alternator up and down to loosen but it was not enough to remove it with my hands. I had to use a crow bar to get the alternator out of the place where the bottom bolt went through. Do it carefully and don't touch the pully nearby. In regards to pulling it out all together, i almost gave up because it was not coming straight out. I did have to turn it and angle it out. I wish he would have shown him doing the work but i am grateful for the shortcut.

[@kevinchurchwell5781]

Same here. I turned it up pulley facing me upwards and just kept wiggling it out.

[@dylanslaunwhite2160]

Exact same issue I'm having its just pivoting back and forth on the bottom bolt but it's removed

[@sethrosekopf]

I had to replace my alternator today and I watched this video and it made it extremely easy! I never thought I’d be able to change my own alternator. To whoever changed the alternator in this video! Thank you! 🙏 you gained another subscriber!

[@GarageBoys]

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[@JKYfishing]

The day has come and I have to replace my alternator and that’s why I’m here today on this video 2 years later haha.

[@dabatte]

So thankfully this video exists, I did the job today on my sons 2003 Accord. A few tips. One other person posting here had the same issue I did. It would hang up on something after removing the upper and lower bolts. Just wiggling it does not help. You need to rotate it upward as you lift up on the alternator. The bottom bolt hole on the alternator is nested between two guide holes with the back one being the threaded one. Second, unless you remove the upper bracket that the upper bolt and wire harness is bolted to, the alternator is never going to come out. Extremely tight. Take a picture of it before you remove the bracket so you can see how to put it back.Third, when replacing the alternator, I would replace the back cable first as trying to hold the lock washer and nut with one hand in the limited space is very difficult once the alternator is back in place. It took me two hours to do the job. I couldn't have done it without this video.

[@GarageBoys]

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[@aggie7756]

Thanks guys! Changing the alternator on my wife's car was a breeze, thanks to your well explained video. Now I need to change spark plugs and coils.

[@GarageBoys]

Glad we where able help! 😃

[@penguabob]

most helpful video for this repair I've seen. Couldn't find many answers for a 2005 v6 but i watched this and figured it right out

[@vincentliang4787]

thank you I was able to replace it on my own, saved me $700, shop quoted me $850. I just bought alternator on amazon 150.

[@deonteyoung895]

Haven’t changed my alternator yet but watching this makes me confident I got it I do other work just never done an alternator b4

[@devencintron3298]

Make sure to unplug the battery before you get to pulling plugs!!! I made this mistake and blew a main fuse 😢

[@blicky3218]

I changed my alternator because I thought that was the issue, than the car kept giving out on me, so I was like it had to be the battery, so I changed that. But my battery light is still popping up here and there while driving. Is this what happened to you ?

[@WaseemWaseem-qb7en]

Thanks brother. Loves from . India. 🇮🇳 ( Mysore ) ❤❤❤

[@faster7359]

This video helped me out a lot. The bottom bolt was hard to get back in place but got it back together with some help from a friend moving the alternator around until the hole lined up enough to get the bolt started. thanks

[@mr.nobody4900]

I don't have a 3.0 L Honda Accord, but a 2.4 L, was curious in the process in another Honda alternators R/R. Outstanding Tutorial, A + Rating.

[@jackiecarter7815]

I want to say Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm changing my alternator tommarrow and I'll have your podcasts going. I'll let you know how it comes out. I knew it was going to be easy and I have your podcasts and knowledge all memorized. God bless

[@billjames7499]

This is another excellent video, good lighting, tempo, explanation, too bd there are so many bad videos, people should watch you to learn how to make a GOOD ONE

[@GarageBoys]

Thank you, that means a lot 😊

[@StevenMatthewsTFI]

Gonna do this job tomorrow. Now I feel like I can without messing it up. Thanks and love from Long Beach!

[@GarageBoys]

Steven Matthews T.F.I. Good luck, any questions just let us know and also check our Honda playlist for other fixes

[@StevenMatthewsTFI]

Garage Boys thanks! Will do for sure. I didn't actually get to the job today, Partially because of the weather, but it's definitely going to happen tomorrow. I'll leave a follow-up message to let you know how it goes.

[@alexandrasmith9190]

@@StevenMatthewsTFI did you get the job.?

[@davepalomares6626]

The 4-cylinder set up is different. This video helped alot thanks

[@jewllake]

very helpful video - short and straight to the point!

[@408murph]

Thanks. Straight forward explanation and good tips! I changed my alternator today. A lot of choices in Alt - Honda: $1K+ for new & $800 for Reman - O'Reily: $234 Ultima Reman. Went with Napa Auto Parts: OEM Denso Reman for @$231-10%AAA discount. Really appreciate the Video as it made the job a lot easier.

[@ragtopstang]

Good job, used the information to work on 2003 accord with v6. Very helpful

[@davidg.9446]

I'm changing mine this weekend . Thanks for posting this . It was a perfect video and will definitely help me tomorrow .

[@madcrazylp]

Oh man! Thanks for the vid! I was thinking I would remove the fan. Thank you for the video!

[@dogbounty6399]

Thanks so much. Watched your vid a bunch of times. Made some notes and it went beautifully.

[@GarageBoys]

I’m glad we where able to help! We have a large Playlist for Honda repairs. Check it out

[@Bluerunt]

After removing that long ass bottom bolt I found the speed up hilarious. Subscribed! Very helpful

[@GarageBoys]

😂 thx!

[@andyhuber1728]

Thank you Sir! I had trouble getting the alternator past the hoses and other stuff. But I got it.

[@trentonsimonson8418]

Excellent instructions, took no time at all! Thank you!

[@GarageBoys]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@ScottFarry]

I haven't worked on anything related to engines, since engines were simple in the 1970s. This was an excellent video. I completed the job and the car runs perfectly. Great explanation on all steps.

[@mike856ms]

Start to finish 30 minutes. Great video thanks

[@larryengelbrecht6704]

Thank you. Made changing my daughter's alternator much easier.

[@solightskin2492]

Video was def helpful alternator just died today appreciate it

[@alexandrasmith9190]

Did you get it fix your car by replacing it.?

[@gafurrzogaj1426]

Thx alot for the helpful video I do have a tip you can youse a breaker bar with a socket and losen up the belt tensioner pulley works like a charm thx kudos 👏

[@ron8935]

Thank you sir I needed to know the sizes of the sockets that I needed and you have revealed that... thank you

[@theherbpuffer]

Great leverage tip. Learned this from my dad and came in handy today 👍

[@grantechsweng5268]

Sweet good tips and thanks original honda part 17 years 250k appreciate the work and vid

[@mondiman2574]

Hell yeah man thank you guys so.much. the fan coming out woukd of made it easier but i was able to get it out after a lil moving around. I have no mechanical experience and got mine off! Excellent video guys. Job well done!

[@israelgalicia761]

I just replaced my alternator with your guys help! Thanks!

[@GarageBoys]

Glad we could help, check our Honda playlist if you ever need more help on other stuff!

[@israelgalicia761]

Will do. You just got a new subscriber! 👍

[@cpengel]

Great video! Just replaced my girlfriend's alternator, and it took only 45 minutes.

[@ericgonzalez8393]

Word!! Did it myself thanks to your video..appreciated

[@GarageBoys]

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[@brayanuribe8799]

Bro thank you so much!! You saved me so much bread!

[@GarageBoys]

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[@Joe_vette]

Great video. However I would have like to seen you take it out and then actually put it back in. But great video. Thanks alot

[@punkly8423]

using the jack handle for leverage was brilliant

[@ronaduna01]

Thank you. I subscribed brother..

[@benbuchanan7592]

Oh sure.... skip the pulling it out and putting it in. Gooooood video. Thanks for

[@GarageBoys]

Just trying to make the video short, wiggle it out and force it in.

[@robduckworth9616]

Those orange gloves should be your trademark great video

[@pattihedge6499]

Awesome thank you so much, each to follow and precise instructions

[@GarageBoys]

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[@adrianterry628]

So helpful quick and simple

[@GrowthGuided]

Awesome video so helpful !!! Be blessed today my brother

[@GarageBoys]

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[@miguelangelcasas-xs5hb]

I just replaced that part,the speedometer started working alright as well as the ac but the lights are still on(break and ABS)what should I do next?

[@cameronarrowood6074]

Thanks for the walk-through man

[@GarageBoys]

Glad I could help 😉

[@michaelbishop2300]

you said there was an issue with the bottom bolt, that it was an issue with the alternator....what was the issue? bcuz I'm having a hell of a time with it getting to properly seat or line up

[@heathergarcia3600]

Thanks this video was very helpful!

[@TheSabot105]

Great video guys! Another subscriber added here. Saved me couple of $ Franklin's$ ! BRAVO! well done.

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Thanks for showing the love!!!

[@wtfobiden]

Great Video!!! You just saved me Time and $$$

[@brockysoup]

Thank you very much. That was very helpful

[@thatpspguy]

Hi, if either the top or bottom screw was seized, how difficult of a repair is that? I feel my current mechanic is giving me the run around, my car has been there for a week. Great video, I think I'll be doing my alternator myself from now on.

[@GarageBoys]

As you can see in the video we have basic tools and it didn’t take us much time, if your screw was seized at a shop it would complicate the job but your mechanic should be able to fix that quick. Whole job shouldn’t take him more than a day

[@jesusmeraz7459]

Thank you so much man very easy and very helpful

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[@MrProjectdS13]

Great tutorial man! 👍🏽

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[@katherinehendrix5325]

As a single mother I ty for the video and saving me probably a few hundred dollars by not having to take my vehicle to a shop. I'm not above doing projects myself. I definitely found this video helpful. Thanks again.

[@GarageBoys]

Glad I was able to help!

[@donotadjustyourtv]

Nice job with the video. I'm going to do the same removal and installation on my V6. Do you know what the torque specs are for the top and bottom bolts? Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@Gloeko]

Subscribing just for the south america comment. You guys are goats btw cant ever find shit ant my car

[@treyangiefouts-hyatt8747]

My bottom bolt will not go through the hole in the new alternator. What did you do to fix?

[@TRUSTY901]

Great video thanks! 👍🏼

[@GarageBoys]

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[@techn1cal9yt33]

Are there different alternators for the 2.4 and 3.0l engines?

[@qrs_tuv1925]

Excellent. Thanks so much

[@sonofmaniam]

I have a 2003 Accord v6. I just did this job tonight. I had to remove the fan. No 2 ways about it. The alternator was just slightly different than the one shown in this video (connections in slightly different orientation). So either there is a slight difference in the depth of the alternator between the years, or perhaps the one you were pulling was an aftermarket vs me pulling the OEM. I don't know. Would have been nice if I could have pulled it the way you said, but no dice. Now, why did you edit out the portion where you actually removed it? Considering the title of the video, that's just strange. Is it because you had to get brutal with it?

[@GarageBoys]

I have a video on my “Honda Repairs” Playlist showing how to remove the alternator on a 98-2002 Accord and on that removal you have to take off the fan, no way around that, maybe that’s the one you have? 2) I tried to make the video as short and straight to the point as possible. I didn’t think it was necessary to show how I actually pull out the alternator but it does require some back and fort wiggling. If you read through the comment you will see different responses from different people that did the job. Hope I helped, I do try hard :-)

[@sonofmaniam]

@@GarageBoys I did appreciate the video though. It was helpful. Thank you.

[@logansan123]

I know I;m responding to an old post but I have the same car. I know what you mean, i was going to give up myself but it came out by moving the alt all the way to the left and you have to turn and angle it out. It didn't come straight out.

[@bryanrequena8285]

Bro your the best

[@AyeThereGoMalco]

So the main bolt on the side by the green connector I had to break the Luther shell(black) to get to the other side and I had to use 2 wrenches in opposite direction and the last bolt came out! You didn’t show that in the video but I found a way

[@vaughandieselsweeklyword9331]

How does that top bracket mount to the alternator. I'm working on a 2007 3.0 and someone forgot to put that bracket and top bolt back

[@teesmalls6172]

The Very First Step of this job should've been disconnecting the negative battery cable‼️🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤣😂

[@the13thfox46]

Awesome, thank you man, helps a lot

[@petekane528]

the top, does the wire bracket bolt to the frame, then the alternator bolt to the bracket

[@sweetheartkimberly6885]

Cool it help a lot. Love does gloves!

[@Dragonsoldier19]

So much easier than the one that says to take the fan shroud off

[@GarageBoys]

We are glad that it helped you! Check our other Honda repairs on our Honda playlist, and please subscribe

[@Dragonsoldier19]

Sadly the car I tried to work on was a lot worse condition the Serpentine belt was bad and tensioner was seized when I tried to remove the tensioner I broke bolts so it still sits

[@GarageBoys]

Scott Kirwan sorry to hear that :-(

[@solluna7637]

Thank you so much dude

[@GarageBoys]

No problem, glad I could help

[@Luis-gs3mv]

Gracias mi bro

[@Kingtheodeleon]

I noticed you cut the video where you actually got the old one out which is the main problem. If your turn then old alternator a certain way or actually took other stuff off should have been helpful

[@danruiz9874]

I’m having issues as well! Is there a trick?

[@jyabha]

Great video, thank you!

[@GarageBoys]

Glad I was able to help! If you can, help me back by liking and subscribing

[@Nocopoutking]

Cool video ... but i was wondering whats all the tools you used to remove it & install new one?

[@kylecooper840]

12/14mm sockets with probably a 3/8" ratchet wrench for added strength

[@mike856ms]

Thank you so much

[@joser.magana6074]

Good shit man.

[@enochsng3533]

I’m having trouble putting the new alternator in. The bottom bracket is just so tight and the alternator won’t fit in. It’s definitely the correct part. Any suggestions?

[@stevecirimele5585]

Same

[@mattmcdonagh9453]

There is a bushing that needs to pushed back in towards the wheel. Take a 1/2 socket, thread the long bolt through the socket, and pry the bushing towards the wheel with a small pry bar or flat screwdriver.

[@GarageBoys]

used a ratchet and I call out the socket sizes as the video goes

[@brendanbray6164]

anyone know if this is the same process for a hybrid v6?

[@antjohnson3724]

Why did you cut the video when you removed it 😬 but overall good video. Thanks

[@4seeableTV]

A belt tensioner tool at Harbor Freight for 18 bucks will make things easier.

[@ExRev79]

I wish he showed the video of him taking out the alternator as I can't get mine out of that area.

[@vincentliang4787]

My honda accord is now dead and won't start, I just replaced the starter a few weeks ago. Last time I checked the red battery light was on the dashboard while I was driving. So I'm assuming its the alternator.

[@GarageBoys]

It can be the alternator or the battery

[@vincentliang4787]

@@GarageBoys was the alternator changed it today on my own thanks

[@buzztrucker]

You should do one to remove & replace the AC compressor.

[@GarageBoys]

Yes we have it on our list we will get to it eventually. Please help us out by subscribing to our channel and you can check our other Honda repairs in our Honda Playlist

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

you should've actually showed the install and removal process.... also way easier to just pull the fan off it's only 2 10mm bolts and way more room

[@mrnuff7560]

I had to remove the power steering hose on top end for more room.

[@AyeThereGoMalco]

You definitely skipped the part where you took out the bolt that’s on the outer side, now I got the alternator off but the bolt isn’t on stable grounds to take off 😅

[@ktthompson1471]

I want to get a 07 honda crv but seeing how the alternator is set up makes me not want to.m...

[@CaptainTexas92]

I went through all the steps and the belt is way to tight where is the adjustment? The alternator cant get any closer to the block

[@GarageBoys]

No adjustment on the alternator, the belt tensioner takes care of the tension on the belt. Maybe you didn’t run the belt properly? Also make sure new alternator has the same pulley? But I don’t think the pulley would be different

[@JohnnyMnemonic_]

the daddy I never had

[@GarageBoys]

💪🏻

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

An electric 90 degree socket wrench can cut your time in half.

[@tuanturner1025]

Not being a dick. Theres a tool called a tensioner as well. Most auto shops will loan them to you. Nice video btw.

[@rcast22651]

At what point , after all of this do we " DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES BEFORE WE SHOCK OURSELVES, !!!!!!!!!!!!"" come on man "SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY ",,,

[@joshuadoe9541]

rcast22651 doesn't need to worry about getting shocked, 12v isn't enough to hurt you. What you need to worry about is hydrogen gas in the battery igniting and exploding from a spark, which again would probably never happen lol

[@johnbrowning9252]

Why did you skip the part where you put the physical alternator in?

[@GarageBoys]

Took a lot of time and a lot of wiggle back and forward. I wanted to make the video as short as possible

[@JohnnyMnemonic_]

suddenly im an alternator

[@davyonebarr5686]

This is so fucking complicated my car has been down going on 4 months