How to replace a chevy hhr alternator

2006-2007 hhr alternator:
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[@key_of_destiny4712]

This video was really helpful. I was over my Uncle’s place at the Jersey Shore for vacation (bout an hour and a half away from home). Second day in, battery light kicks on. When my uncle got down, I used the rest of battery to get it to the nearest auto zone. Got a new battery and alternator, used the battery to get back then we spent 4 hours replacing the alternator, and your video help us figure it out!

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for sharing , and thank you for the great feedback.

[@dustintunis9347]

If your battery is dead and you need to open the rear hatch then you can hook up a charger or jumper cables under the hood. Use the stud at the front passenger side of the fuse box (on driver's side of engine bay) for positive, and a strut stud/nut for ground.

[@bernitup6492]

Yup. Found out by trial and error. Had one of those small Costco jump starters and it did the trick.

[@mcfly96039]

Thank you for the tip on the tool! I'm not sure how I would have done this without it.

[@s33therfan]

I appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching.

[@hunterdarcy5442]

Just for you guys that don't have the special tool. Go under the car with a bottle jack. Place it under the tensioner as close as you can. Run a 2x4 up to the tensioner and jack. Lift up the tensioner with the jack and bam it's the same thing as using a wrench but even better bcuz it holds the belt to the pulley.

[@joshclark3218]

I had an issue with that too lol I just took the top 2 bolts out put bottom bolt in and loosened it a couple turns wrapped an old ratchet strap around the belt and pulled it up over the alternator pulley put the top 2 bolts back in and cut the ratchet strap all done no Jack no taking apart the wheel well I did remove the reservoir to access the electrical abit better but that's it

[@josepablo6309]

Very helpful video u explain very good and clear thanks for sharing now I can replace mine,not cause don't work but making a noise like bearing wearing

[@s33therfan]

You are welcome , thank you for watching.

[@vynxent6913]

Thank you so much for the vid. Quick to the point and good camera angles for the type of repair. Now I got the general idea of what to do. Will be doing this in the nex few days. Thank you so much sir.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the great feedback and thanks for watching.

[@jacobb4821]

Thank you for the video. I need to replace the alternator on my 07 HHR. Going to do the belt too, just hit 190K

[@s33therfan]

Yes . That little low profile tool or wrench is a must for sure. Seems the norm with most vehicles today though not much clearance to get to things. Best of luck on yours and thank you for watching.

[@luigiseguro4713]

Thank you so much. My panel is showing "low voltage but the battery is new. I don't think the alternator is working properly (224000 miles) the original from 2006. So I'm going to follow every single step from your tutorial. Thanks again.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the great feedback and I hope all goes smoothly . Thanks for watching.

[@jimmywilson1388]

Thanks for the video! I’m sure it’s gonna come in handy first thing in the morning...😁

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@Pizzacato1]

Helped out a lot my friend, they come with 120 amp and 130 amp plenty of the 130's at local auto.. price 160.00 But mine was a 120 amp $260.00 I did get it for 160.00 at the chev dealer, this parts guy was a blessing.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the feedback and sharing the information , much appreciated.

[@Pairofrickowens]

Interesting battery placement 😂, I got my 06 hhr last year for $600 at 200k miles and it’s still strong

[@nicestrat]

Thank you for this video! This repair is in my near future.

[@s33therfan]

Thank your for the great feedback. This replacement is quite easy with the hardest part being the belt removal. You either need the thin tensioner tool or the thin profile ratchet like used , which i think is easier . Best of luck on yours and thank you for watching

[@nicestrat]

@@s33therfan - hey i did this swap today with a buddy. I did purchase the low-profile ratchet. Didn't need it. Used a small piece of wood on a small floor jack and just pushed up on the tensioner...kept it in place while we swapped the alternator. We also didn't have to detach the hood lift. The most difficult part was getting that darn bolt at the bottom of the alternator to screw back in. Thanks again, your video was quite helpful and I will be keeping that ratchet for other uses!

[@s33therfan]

Thanks for sharing , thats whats great about the sharing of ideas theres always another way . You will not be disappointed in the ratchet its really helped me with some binds reaching hard to get O2 sensors etc . Its became one of my favorite tools. Great job and thanks again.

[@williammizebee]

Good job on the alternator job

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much.

[@SportsMusicCars]

so where is the video of the bottom bolt? did you get at it from the bottom of the car?

[@wildcougar1903]

Thank you for the tip, my brother needs help, now we can do it…!!!

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching.

[@johnevans1969]

Good info bud, thank you

[@s33therfan]

Any time , thank you for watching.

[@Mz.CeCeE.]

Gr8 vid sir! Ty!👍🏾👑🙏🏾

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the great feedback and thanks for watching.

[@jar6588]

i saw a similar video where they use that hole by the wheel well to loosen the tensioner fyi

[@williamallen7882]

Thanks for the vid. I'll be doing this later this week.Bnew larger battery installed. In 2 days shows 10.66 or 11 and car will.not start. Hook batt charger up under hood cranks right off and get like 13.6v uo to 14.5. Must be an issue with internal rectifier possibly or regulator. Hhr has 217k. Runs good. Alt I have no idea it's a 2008 2.4l. Will update once completed. I'll deff get that ratchet. Belt and pump changed out about 5k ago and radiator fan and few other parts of course.

[@s33therfan]

Best of luck on your project and I hope all goes smoothly. I appreciate your feedback and thank you for watching.

[@lexuses3942]

So what’s the update?

[@williammizebee]

My 08 hhr 2.2 has gremlin too no charge issue thank goodness my lights exterior I think it my broken blinker handle cause this? Not sure rpm bounce 40 mph not sure what that is? Stop soon as it shifts in 3rd hope not transmission think it's electronic this probably a scary 400 repair plus alternator cost at a shop 500? Hope this doesn't go out while I have hhr 08?

[@s33therfan]

You might replace the coil packs , I had a similar issue and could swore it was the transmission. Thank you for the feedback.

[@rw1611]

Very Informative

[@s33therfan]

Thank you .

[@gregoryfrasch4209]

Nice! Thank you.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching.

[@johnzo4776]

Thanks dude

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching.

[@patrickharris7761]

How long does that take from start to finish

[@s33therfan]

I am going to say no more than 3 hours tops and that was including swapping my connector over. So the time could even be less . Thank you for watching

[@patrickharris7761]

s33therfan Preciate it

[@fastaslightfiber2534]

Couldn't figure out the tensioner.. great camera angles

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching.

[@archangel20031]

He's "tooken" all this out?

[@mark1eyeball]

What is the size of that star key that holds that lift point bracket on at 9:22

[@s33therfan]

In the case of mine it was held on by a 13mm bolt. Hope this helps thanks for watching

[@424io]

T25 or t27

[@snewkiebey9658]

I checked harbor freight for that tool and couldn't find it

[@s33therfan]

I guess they got real popular. Out of stock here also. Says they should be back in stock soon. I have the regular serpentine belt tool , but a lot times I prefer the ratchet. Thanks for watching.

[@Madd_Jack]

This car is a pain in the arse to work on with that constricted engine bay. A rock solid vehicle, but I don't like working on it one bit...

[@bernitup6492]

Agree.... but love it when it is running at 100%

[@vicburt6001]

A charged bat is at least 12.4 ideally 12.6

[@vicburt6001]

Dude belt was bad also

[@PutYaHandsUp]

Thank you for this Video. I am sure it will help me when i go to replace my alternator for a high output one! I also need to replace the charging cable and the grounds so hopefully it won't be too difficult to change those!

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the great feedback , sounds like you will have it working amazing very soon.