How to replace an alternator in a 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander 3.5l V6

[@dc8798]

BE VERY CAREFUL when pulling out the alternator. The crankshaft position sensor wires are attached to the back of the bracket (the last bolt he pulled off the alternator before removing). When I pulled the alternator I ripped those wires out of the sensor and it took hours to get it off and fix.

[@spannaspinna]

Youthful exuberance 😂

[@Thebeast-yl2iq]

Jus ran into the same problem. How did you locate/access the crankshaft position sensor to reinsert the wires?

[@johnnycashh7148]

One too many "remove this., remove this" for me. Thanks for sharing ..calling the shop! 😅

[@b.9869]

How long did the whole thing take?

[@ISCOOLBUS]

Wow you went the long way around I think….. I have not started yet but I think you removed way too many things 😢

[@craiglambert2131]

How long did it take you to do the job?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

@@craiglambert2131 a better part of the day. I’d say 4 hrs which includes a trip to autozone 😅

[@kapenakanaiaupuni5816]

You gave the confidence to try this

[@evandossvideos]

I would give you a thumbs up, but I won’t because you didn’t show me how I can get that 12 mm nut back in the bracket without dropping it

[@fxrgave]

paper towel or anything and you can shove on the nut and then push the nut in the socket the paper towel acts as a wedge and keeps the nut from falling