How to Replace Alternator 1997-2001 Lexus ES300

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This video shows you how to install an alternator on your 1997-2001 Lexus ES300. The alternator in your vehicle powers the battery and electrical system while the engine is running. If your alternator is failing, you may wind up with a constantly draining battery.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Lexus ES300
1998 Lexus ES300
1999 Lexus ES300
2000 Lexus ES300
2001 Lexus ES300
Tools you will need:
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• 8mm Wrench 1aau.to/oar/1AX...
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[@thebordernow]

TRQ's automotive instructional videos are consistently among the best, if not the actual best, ones here on KZbin - great camera work and video production, and clear and concise commentary. I appreciate that. None of that self-indulgent BS and yapping heard on the shade tree amateur ones and even a lot of the "professional" ones. One point on this video though - at 9:51, the edge of the belt right on the alternator pulley looks like it's missing a bit. I would be worried that that belt will start deteriorating more now that the edge is starting to go. Like I saw somewhere on an online Lexus owners forum, one wise owner said he replaces the belts when swapping out the driven components and if the original belts are still "good," he stashes them in his trunk with his emergency parts-and-basic-tools in case he has a broken belt somewhere out on the road. At least, he can put the old belt back on and hopefully get home or to a repair shop.

[@amazingtechguy]

Great video!!! With your help I swapped my alternator in a little over an hour. Would’ve been a LOT quicker if I had those cool motorized sockets you have. You just dig right in and provide perfect instructions! Cheers!

[@felixjimenez3471]

Power steering pump would be a life saver great vids keep it up

[@widderfish5837]

For the love of all that’s good, if anyone is reading this comment.. Before you go to put everything back together, skip to the very last step in the video and do that first.

[@LandsLife]

I was just thinking that as I was watching it happen XD

[@jason1blizz]

Thank you for the advice!

[@Pbairsoftman]

You are a god, thank you so much

[@robantonio306]

You guys talking about transfering the bracket from the old to the new alternator?

[@robantonio306]

You guys talking about transfering the bracket from the old to the new alternator?

[@dustyduraggeneral8345]

Thank you brother appreciate it. Very clear and easy to follow instructions

[@jacobirving8999]

Thanks for helping me fix my girlfriend’s car.

[@RickNock]

Lol coming here for the same reason bro

[@ptrd5945]

Thanks for explaining how to set tensioner. Love your videos!

[@Dansk55]

Still on the original starter and alternator on my 03 Rx300. 1mZfe best engine ever

[@russawana2381]

Excellent video instruction!!! Thank you!!!

[@kennyb8831]

Thank you. Great video. Very well explained.

[@thomasnoriega9781]

So I replaced the old alternator with a new one on my mother in laws Lexus es 300 but the engine is making screeching noises now can you give me some advice please thank you 😢 i appreciate it

[@juanamador8850]

Dios le bendiga mucho, gracias por la información. Siga hacia delante.

[@emmavallely5294]

Thanks for the video! Would this work for a 2002 Lexus ES 300? Any differences?

[@JG-fe1gx]

Nice. The inly thing is I'm going to try to remember to change over the wiring bracket while i have the alternator out. I'm clumsy and don't want to have to go searching for that 8 mm nut after i drop it.

[@user-rc9jf8ng2k]

A/C & Alternator drive/serpentine belt removal: 0:00-2:32 | A/C & Alternator drive/serpentine belt re-install: 9:20-11:43 | For those of you (like myself) who just want to replace a squeaky belt.

[@mistermandrews]

Looks similar to 2000 Camry 3.0L V6. Are there any differences?

[@Michtify]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@oasisoraclemorellc]

Thanks for your help 😊

[@carlitogementiza3490]

perfect..because my ES300 laternator has a problem in won't Charge

[@user-pl2wb5pd7m]

Thanks!!

[@gstacks510]

Is this the same process for a 2001 rx300?

[@TRQ]

+Chris G The process for this will be very similar.

[@hgrorng]

My adjuster bolt broke, totally seized!!!

[@strayhandycat2753]

It’s so freaking hard to put the bottom adjustment bolt back in the alternator bracket.. 40 minutes of straggling already. But it is also a bit of masochistic pleasure.. just kidding. I hate the effin 12 mm bolt…..

[@guerrillawar616]

Back up the camera 🎥

[@widderfish5837]

Jesus Christ.. a little hollywood magic would have put that last step somewhere before we put the alternator back in the engine and saved me a real headache.. 🥲 Otherwise, great video as always

[@raymodg.8039]

Joe biden had the very same car

[@joseduarte3884]

Thank you for this video !!! Very helpful and explained..