How To Replace an Alternator on a 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Part 1 Removal

This is a step-by-step video with commentary on how to replace and alternator on a 2006 Volvo S40 T5. I am not a professional mechanic and this video is merely my opinion on how to make this repair. It is not advice, only me sharing my ideas and experience with you. I hope it helps!

[@mariareed14]

Thank you so much! Never worked on a car before and changed the alternator easily using your video. Your a champion!

[@512kjt]

Sounds like you're the CHAMPION!!! Way to go!!!

[@kottokmotors]

8 years later and this saved me a ton of time. I was prepared to take out the entire intake manifold! Thanks for the great walk through!

[@512kjt]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@16meckls]

I took my v5o into the dealership last week and they gave an estimate of $1800 for alternator, battery and belt replacement. I decided to do it myself. With your video and a couple hours, I fixed it for $600. Thank you for saving me $1200. My car wasn't a turbo, so it was a little easier than your fix, not as much stuff in the way. After watching this video, I knew everything to expect and it gave me the confidence to get it done. Thanks again.

[@512kjt]

That's GREAT NEWS!!! I was able to save my mother about the same amount of money and figured there would be others out there that might benefit. Congratulations on your DIY :-) Thanks for watching!

[@KieriZippedGnome]

512kjt do you know what makes the alternators on these go out so much? I just bought the car about 6 months ago and the alternator was just replaced and I'm having issues I'm afraid might be related. Just seems like a lack of battery power which it was replaced same as the alternator about 8 to 10 months ago. Idk I feel like something is making these die faster. Also wanted to ask I'm having issues w my key fob it sounds like it tries to unlock but just doesn't any suggestions. Just really don't have alot of extra cash since I just bought the car. Thank you so much for your video and help you help regular Joe's like me save so much bc it's hard to get by these days especially when you have shops charging over $1000 for an alternator

[@jordanbruno4610]

Thanks for confirming that the process is similar for a non-turbo.

[@hughneutron5303]

@@KieriZippedGnome sorry for the late response. volvos and bmws (hell all euro cars) have an INCREDIBLE amount of electronics. these p2 volvos (s40s, s60s, c30s, c70s) all run agm batteries for that exact reason. but there is so much electrical load on these cars that it is only a matter of time before something wears out. for instance, i have a c70, same generation as this dude's s40. my alternator started going and I lost power steering because of it (in these things it uses electric assisted power steering, so when your alt. can't put out the juice then the whole car pretty much suffers) remember, the battery is really ONLY used for starting. once a car is running then the alternator does the work of powering the car, AND recharging the battery. also the engine compartment is SUPER cramped on volvos. and high current + no adequate room for cooling = overheat conditions and overheat conditions = dead parts. for instance, bmw puts a cooling duct on their alternators for the exact reason of keeping them cool

[@KieriZippedGnome]

@@hughneutron5303 thank you for the info 4real. I ended up getting rid of it bc it had just went down hill sooooo bad. The electrical on it was shot. Traded it in towards another car an they actually just had to send it off bc it wasnt worth trying to resale lol. Which I figured. The turn lights everything not working most of the time and even the brake system light was coming up. It had made 2 batteries bulge out in like 2 months it was going to b way more $ than it was worth trying to fix lol. Def dont recommend this 1 to any1 esp seeing how many ppl have had issues w this model.

[@cyrparlapiano2514]

I did this job on my s40 thanks to your video. I was gonna scrap the car when Volvo told me the repair cost. You sir are awesome!

[@512kjt]

Glad you liked it! I hope all went well. Thanks for watching!

[@heinmarx6307]

Very help! Thanks! One of the best mechanic videos.

[@512kjt]

Thank you!

[@elgoogsucks9005]

I have to add a thank you to this list. My son's belt broke and this video is exactly what we needed to fix it. Thanks a ton

[@512kjt]

You bet, I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watchin!

[@jordanbruno4610]

Honestly one of the best step by steps I've ever seen. Big help.

[@ChannelEmmature]

Process worked out for me. I have a 2006 Volvo S40 (No Turbo) and I worked with the great info and visuals provided. I have never been mechanically intelligent but this built my confidence. Thanks KT.

[@512kjt]

You bet! Thank you!

[@KingBaconMonger]

Excellent video. I have a friend whose alternator may be the problem and it's good to know what's involved in a replacement before we tackle it. Thanks for making this.

[@mikelagrone7228]

Hands down one of the best I’ve seen...great job

[@512kjt]

Wow, thanks for the kind words!!! Hope it helped!

[@eddiecraig8691]

thank you for the video, probably one of the best tutorial videos I've had the pleasure of watching. doing this today. your the man brother!!!

[@512kjt]

Hey thanks, I appreciate the kind words! I hope it all went well for ya and thanks for watchin!

[@chrisoz3891]

Great video brother! I'm struggling a little getting the alternator belt back on after the change, but other than that, this video is a life saver! You're the man!

[@512kjt]

Thanks Chris! I appreciate the comments and hope you got it all back together. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherdicks7515]

After searching for a video on how to change an alternator on My 06 Ford Focus ST couldn't find one anywhere!! But knowing it has a Volvo t5 engine! I found this video which was a god sent! Thanks for the info

[@512kjt]

Wow, that's awesome, Christopher ! I'll tag the 06 Focus on the video so others looking for the same thing might be able to find it. Thanks for taking the time to comment and hopefully helping other Focus ST owners out there. Funny thing, I saw a couple of the plastic parts had the FORD logo molded into them, but I wasn't sure why. Now I know. Thanks for watchin!

[@Fun4GA]

I want to thank you 512kjt for taking the extra time to help us get through our replacements. I watched this video shortly after you posted it and now I'm back to do the job yet again. It's sad that my battery has actually out lasted the $300 alternator, but atleast I have this video for reference. BTW, when load testing the alternator (aka, old school test), pull the NEGATIVE battery terminal [not the positive]. A general auto repair rule: It's safe to make/break the 12 volt circuit by the ground.

[@512kjt]

You are very welcome, but sorry to hear you've got problems! And that really is great advice on which cable to disconnect. I never really thought about which one to pull, only defaulted to the one that had the positive charge. Disconnecting either one will accomplish the same task, but disconnecting the NEGATIVE terminal is surely the less risky. Good luck on your repairs! Thanks for watching!

[@matthewkuhl79]

Very thorough and thoughtful tutorial, mate.

[@keithblake6820]

Great video. It saved me a bunch of time. Easy to understand and spoken in my native dialect.

[@512kjt]

HAHAHA!!! Glad you liked it! Thanks for watchin!!!

[@masonlifestyle3003]

Nice in depth step by step ... patience is key ...great job 😎🙌👍💖

[@512kjt]

Thank you!

[@David-po7ot]

...and one more alternator replaced ! Thanks so much for having taken the time producing and sharing this very valuable video! not only money was saved, but from the personal satisfaction having fixed this by myself, priceless...

[@512kjt]

Ha, awesome! You are welcome! And yes, it is a great feeling when you put all the hard work and brain power into a project like this, turn the key, and all is alive and well. Great job! Thanks for watchin!

[@larrybryant331]

Whenever these vids hit on the money and save me time, trouble and money i subscribe. Thanks man you gave me the confidence to do the job myself. I have the same model except no turbo.

[@512kjt]

Awesome, brother. Glad it helped!! Car is sold so I don’t have anymore video material. I appreciate the follow and the comments!!!

[@ClassicCarOverhaul]

Great vid and great detail on how to get it out and what tools to use.

[@512kjt]

Thanks Sam! Glad to see you again. As soon as I'm done editing Part 2 (for the SECOND TIME) I'll be headed over to your place to see how the left side progress is coming along. Thanks for stopping by! KT

[@anthonym612]

About to perform this procedure on my 2004 S40 - thank you for this video because it gives me a bit more courage. Great work!

[@512kjt]

Thank you! And thank you for watching! Good luck!

[@MrHecty73]

Thank you so much ! Thank you for taking your time and show us how to do this monster !

[@512kjt]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! I hope it helps and your car is up and running for you soon! KT

[@antoinebeaulieu6300]

Thank you for this video, I did the whole job in 5hours by folowing all yours steps. The only change I did to your procedure is that I unpluged the air intake juste behind the MAF insted of the turbo so I can remove it and clean it. The procedure vas verry well explained, thank you verry much!

[@512kjt]

+Antoine Beaulieu | You are welcome! I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@j.t.sickness4270]

what up buddy, thanks for the help, my buddy's got a non turbo 06 s40 and we had to change the alternator in a mcdonalds parking lot in Detroit lol. was so much easier then the turbo u got. the wrench sizes we needed saved our ass big time, huge thank you buddy.....

[@512kjt]

Haha! You're welcome! Man, at least I had a garage to do it in. Congratulations on getting it changed out! Thanks for watchin!

[@erikviking]

Great video bro! I just did this job on my V50 2.4. Basically the same but no turbo junk in the way. I dropped a little plastic hat that goes on the contact point that you bolt on the alternator. But I loosened the plastic shield underneath the front of the car and there it was, maybe if you try that you’ll find your bit. Anyhow, great video, really helped! /E

[@pault7666]

Great vid, I was able to repair my Volvo V50 myself and save a ton of $$!!!!!!!!! Runs like new, thanks again.

[@512kjt]

That's awesome Paul, I'm glad it helped! Congrats on taking this on and doing it yourself. Nothing like that sense of accomplishment and counting the money you saved, on top of it all! Thanks for watchin!

[@scottbly1778]

Great DIY video. It help for my 2006 v50 2.4L. It is much easier with a non-turbo engine.

[@512kjt]

+Scott Bly | Glad to hear that it helped out! Thanks for watching!

[@UPUPUP69]

I want to say thanks. With your detailed instruction I was successfully replaced my 2009 V50 2.4i alternator. It would cost me an arm and a leg but instead it costs $199 for a NAPA alternator, about $15 for Torx bits at Home Depot, and 6 hours labor. Mine is not turbo so there is no big airbox on top of the engine. However I still have to remove the elbow shape air intake, the oil dipstick tube to make room for the alternator out. The wiring harness is different in 2009. I had to lift a small tab with a tiny eye glass screw driver to be able to pull the harness off. The air intake has 2 tabs holding it, one on the top where you jab the screw driver in between, and another is in the bottom. But those were the only differences. Everything else was just like you described, down to the bolt sizes. I am not a mechanic but a DIY guy. I watched both clips 3 times, took notes, and took pictures before starting. You guys can certainly can do it as well. By the way, S40 and V50 have the same engine. I also found that replacing the belts is incredibly easy, not like the shop told me and charged a hefty price, and LOST several screws as I discovered when pulling the wheel cover. For 3 days now the new alternator works perfect; the warning message "Power system failure URGENT" disappears. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@512kjt]

UPUPUP69, that's a great success story! And thank you for sharing your additional knowledge with anyone that may be reading these comments! I have seen a couple of questions about other engines and years that I do not have the answers to, so this is a big help. Thanks for watchin and taking the time to comment and share your experience!

[@edwinbarahona303]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It helped me alot.

[@512kjt]

+Edwin Barahona Awesome! I'm glad it helped out. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@pkrangehit]

Subbed. I have a 2007 S40 so your videos are a great help!

[@512kjt]

Thanks! And thanks for the sub!

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Hey! Thanks for the video! Sometimes when I am repairing one of my vehicles, I video what I am doing. I have been removing the tension er for the alternator belt on my dads s40 non turbo. I am going to refer your video in mine and recommending that people watch your video. Excellent video!! I figured that if I reference your video, then I won't have to cover that in my video, you do a much better job at videos than I do. Thanks again!

[@512kjt]

That's awesome, thanks Rob! I appreciate your comments, thanks for stoppin by!

[@mdhoward3080]

Thanks for the Video. Helped a lot. Just did my wife's 2006 s40 2.4i alternator. Much easier than the T5 since the air and fuel intake is on the other side of the engine. Took me about 2 hours to do the job. But your video was invaluable. Thanks for saving me 800$ at Volvo dealership. Michael Howard, Sherbrooke Québec

[@512kjt]

+MichaelHoward You Bet!!! I'm glad it helped!!! I've watched other folks on KZbin and learned from them so I thought this one might help others. Thanks for watchin!

[@bluecar5556]

You are life saver. Couldn't figure out how to get the alternator belt off until I watched your video. Even Alldata was of no use. The tensioner t-50 bolt looked like it went to the engine. Haha Thank you for the help.

[@512kjt]

You are very welcome! I hope it all worked out. Thanks for watching!

[@tomshannon213]

Your instructions saved the day! My car is a 2005 S40 2.4 naturally aspirated, so there was less stuff to get out of the way. It's been years since I worked on cars, but looking at a $1200+ bill from the dealer vs. a $290 rebuilt alternator made the math really easy :-). Thanks again, brother!

[@512kjt]

Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching! I’m glad it helped.

[@aquaman521able]

I have a Volvo 2006 T5 with a problem on the alternator. Your video is Awesome and made it seem less stressful to tackle the job of replacing the Alternator. Thank you for doing the video with great detail and tips. Your video is the best.

[@512kjt]

+Julio Perez | Thank you very much! I know it's a long video but I wanted to get as much info in there as I could. I hope it helped!

[@gemarlperry1459]

OMG, Thanks a bunch! I'm looking at all the crap in the of the alternator and decide to check KZbin first. I'm glad you posted this video. The job is much more difficult than I expected it to be, but at least I won't spend hours looking for what's in the way and how to find hidden bolts. OK, so lets see how this goes. I'm about to start now. Oh one thing you missed that should be done near the beginning: Disconnect the negative battery cable.

[@512kjt]

You're welcome! Sorry about the battery cable part. I did disconnect it but I guess I wasn't rolling the film when I did that part. I hope it helps you out. Let me know how it goes! GOOD LUCK!

[@gemarlperry1459]

I just finished a couple of hours ago. Car runs and restarts fine. Thanks again! You saved me a boatload of time and aggravation.

[@erbalumkan369]

Thanks so much! This helped a lot with my V50 t5.

[@srikardudi9987]

Very good info, I have Volvo S40 2005, and I am planning to change the serpentine belt and the pulleys. Every video that I have seen so far mentioned about 1 serpentine belt, but Infact I know that my Volvo has two serpentine belts. your video cleared many doubts. Thank you so much for the video

[@512kjt]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@waynemostert7352]

This Video was very Helpful, i did the removal within 30min, thanks very much, much appreciated,

[@512kjt]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watchin and taking the time to comment!

[@jokergs3]

Just watched this to help me take the belts off thanks for the vid.

[@512kjt]

You are welcome! I'm glad it helped. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jeffryjalvaradomolina9391]

Thanks so much for your help.... I don’t have to disconnect the air intake... I took of the air box much way easier and take out the Inter cooler hose .... again thank you

[@cglim1090]

It's good to understand with your detailed explanation!

[@512kjt]

Thank you and thanks for watchin!!!

[@gratefulkyle1]

Just changed mine with this video. Missing a lot of important stuff. Orhers would have been lost but good job and thank you

[@hugeslacker]

Great video! I like your style.. Slow and informative. Too many videos speed through the steps and its hard to follow without the details. We have an 06 and it looks like I'm getting an 05 and I'm just looking up various repairs. I've got an xc90 and my dad has a v70r I work on... Volvos are definitely interesting to work on lol

[@512kjt]

+hugeslacker Thank you for the kind comments, I appreciate it! I know my videos tend to be on the long side and I try to balance some of the commentary with the actions. My wife had a V70 before we married and our blended family was too big so we had to go the SUV route with a Saturn Outlook. We really did love that V70 and they are really good looking cars! And without a doubt, they are surely interesting to work on, definitely a challenge. Good luck with your Volvos!

[@nickdagrosa466]

This helped me swap out the alternator on my 2008 c70!

[@512kjt]

Woohoo!! Thanks for watchin!

[@arnefranklin8506]

To do this without the instruction movie would be very tricky! Me and my son replaced the alternator in his V50. Not a professional video but Worth watching! Thanks for the help!

[@512kjt]

Glad it was of some help! Thanks for watching!

[@psycoloki629]

Thank you so much for this video! Just got a 2007 Volvo s40 t5 a month ago and the alternator already blew out. this saved me a lot of money on labor. Great instructions and video!!!

[@512kjt]

Thank you for the nice words. That's awesome that you were able to use it to keep a little money in your pocket, that's exactly why I decided to record it. Good luck on you new car and thanks for watchin! :-)

[@psycoloki629]

+512kjt quick trip to the autozone and I'm ready for part 2. Figure itd be good to change the oil in her before the reinstall while i have all this room to work with.

[@512kjt]

Smart thinking. Things are pretty tight in these cars, no doubt. Just make sure you've got it on jack stands or blocks! I lost a friend a couple of years ago like that, and all he was doing was changing his oil. Please be safe!

[@jaimemedina4507]

Doing this on my V50 T5 tomorrow. thanks for the video!

[@512kjt]

+John Mendoza You bet!!! Good luck!

[@jaimemedina4507]

almost done. hardest part was taking out and returning the throttle housing which i managed to take out and the alternator without pulling out the intercooler air tube. Im changing to new belts as well and now on my 3rd try and cant manage to put back in the a/c belt. using a continental 5 pk 847.

[@jaimemedina4507]

finally got it in. did it the other way around, putting back the belt from the crank to the ac. on my 3rd hour now ☺

[@512kjt]

+John Mendoza The first time I did it it took me just under 4 hours because I kept trying to take parts loose that I didn't need to and then put them back when it didn't work, so it was a lot of trial and error for me.

[@KellyDunkelberger]

Fantastic instructions! Just finished replacing the alternator on my 2006 S40 T5. It took me all afternoon, but it’s satisfying knowing I probably just saved myself about $1000. The worst part for me was dealing with the lower left bolt on the alternator bracket and getting the throttle body screwed back on. Just couldn’t get a good angle.

[@512kjt]

Thank you, I'm glad it helped! And, yep! Those throttle body screws were the worst for me, as well. Terrible angle for those things. Congratulations on keeping that money in your pocket! Thanks for watchin!

[@norbertratiu7498]

Definitely thank you! W/o this video things would have been really much harder. I understood why you chose to remove the air duct - it was in the way for removing the lower bolts. Also, the screws for the air intake module were really hard to remove even when using the slim ratchet. There is a very tight space for any tool. All in all it took 3 hours out and in but the temperature was 70 not 103 F. So far the most repair I ever attempted. Thanks again!

[@512kjt]

You are welcome Norbert! I am glad it helped. Ironically, I am getting ready to do this replacement again on this car, tonight. It is actually my mother's car and she was having trouble with the charging system again. Took it to O'Reilly's and their tests show that the voltage regulator in the alternator has failed! Lifetime warranty, but I'm not happy about having to do this again because of their inferior parts.

[@norbertratiu7498]

I ordered the alternator from RockAuto and I found a DENSO 2100841 {#8603268} (Remanufactured) 150 Amp, that seems to be the original equipment. I hope it will last for quite a while- the car is 12 years old and it has 160k miles and from what I know this is the original part I replaced.

[@kenlar74]

Hi, KT, just an FYI - When the battery cable (at the alternator) hit the chassis it blew an in-line fuse located in the battery cable at the battery connection. The fuse is built into the battery cable and the entire cable has to be replaced. About a $300 part. All in all, part + labor was about $515. Thanks to you, I’m still big money ahead and the new alternator and belts I installed work like champs. Again, huge thanks to you. At nearly 50 years old I don’t know if I’d do it again, LOL! My back ached for 3 days after I finished!

[@512kjt]

Thanks for replying back with the comment, it will surely help others. That sucks about the extra cost, but I'm glad you're still ahead! And believe me, I know what mean about the backaches. I'm no Spring chicken, I've got you beat by a few years. haha. Thanks for watchin and for taking the time to comment and help others that might be in the same boat. Take care!

[@henryalonge8695]

Great video boss. Thanks a lot for sharing...

[@512kjt]

Thank you Henry!!! And you're very welcome. I hope it helps!

[@ronald4life1]

Great video! You deserve more views!

[@Alex-st3ez]

Muchas gracias fuiste de mucha ayuda sabe explicar muy bien

[@512kjt]

Muchas gracias! Placer ayudarle!

[@carylamari6546]

Way to go bud, you did a great job on the Video :)

[@512kjt]

Thanks Cary, hope all is well!

[@jayschewe7571]

Thank you so much for making this video (and part 2). Great step by step instructions. The most helpful part was telling us what you struggled through and when you took breaks, because as you said, it’s extremely tight and some of those things will test your patience. Thanks again!

[@512kjt]

You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind words :-D I'm used to working on things with a little more access, so I have to tell myself to give it a rest so I don't throw a wrench through the windshield!! j/k Thanks for watchin!

[@derekadams3065]

This is a great video thanks. I was unsure how to remove the fan belts as I was removing a cracked sump and the air compressor was restricting access and had to be unbolted and lowered to get to the sump bolts. A word of advice though, don't disconnect the hoses off the compressor or you will have to regas everything. You will also have to unbolt the oil cooler from the back of the sump and the rest is easy. Don't forget to replace the "O" rings in the sump (3) and the 2 seals on the oil cooler.

[@512kjt]

Thank you, and thanks for sharing that info!

[@anderssolem6581]

512kjt Hi! Thanks for the great video. I'm planning to change the alternator myself. I didn't quite understand this info: Am I not supposed to open the clamp on the tube you're pointing at in 23:27 (upper part of engine bay)?

[@JohnJohnson-uo1sg]

Worked like a charm! PERFECT

[@JohnJohnson-uo1sg]

You must be a mechanic awesome!

[@512kjt]

Glad I could help!

[@RidingwithDylan]

Thank you very informative!

[@kenchipley5645]

Best wrench video I have used. Our’s 2005 S40 T5. A few minor differences: 12 mm hex on alternator bolts. Could not access cold air hose clamp behind bumper. I removed upper clamp, flattened hose, folded hose, and tucked it into empty space forward. A little more space between pulley and fender. 2005 has both Denso and Bosch as OEM. Get the correct one.

[@512kjt]

Thank you very much! And thank you for adding comments, I'm sure they will help! I know what you mean by folding and tucking the hose. I did it the first time I did this but the hos was so rigid it kept popping back out and it was driving me crazy because it wouldn't stay.

[@luisvega9598]

Hey bud, great video. i would love if you could do a video about changing the timing belt!!! There are a lot of videos out there but none of them really explain step by step like you have done in this video.

[@512kjt]

Hey Luis! Thanks for watching. I haven't had to replace the timing belt yet. If I do I will surely record it and put one up. Take care.

[@toddhostager3149]

Thanks so much, VERY helpful!!

[@512kjt]

You bet, thanks for watchin!

[@INS14466]

This looks about the same for a c30 thanks for the video

[@512kjt]

You bet! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@rawkimba]

Awesome video....Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@512kjt]

+Roan Williams | Thank you and U R welcome! I hope this video helps. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@R3IMYSS]

YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!!! I will be doing this very soon, unfortunately, and thanks to your video it's going to be a walk in the park. Now I just to find the cash... All donations welcome. =P Thank you so much! :D

[@512kjt]

LOL! Thank you for the kind words, Carl! Good luck with the repair. It can be done even faster than I did it. The key is to use the right tools. Thanks for watchin!

[@R3IMYSS]

The new alternator is in place and she is running again. Yay! :) However, I'm getting a whining/winding sound upon cold start. It only lasts for about 10 seconds but I can also hear it sometimes when I floor it. Sorry if this is not the place to ask questions, but I was hoping maybe you'd know what's up. An alternator belt that is too tight, perhaps?

[@512kjt]

Awesome, congrats! Sometime the actual turbo is audible on this car and it makes a whine or a whirring sound. Have you tried to isolate which area of the engine compartment it is coming from? Could also be the new alternator working to get the battery fully charged, if the older alternator was allowing it to drop too low on charge. I don't believe it's the alternator belt, since the tensioners are spring loaded and non-adjustable.

[@R3IMYSS]

I am almost 99% that it isn't the turbo. =P The sound seems to be coming from the alternator area (perhaps a bearing or brushes wearing in?), round about where the installation was done. What concerns me is that the sound goes away after the car has reached operating temperature (definitely something to do with expansion and contraction due to the temperature change). So I think I'm going to take everything apart and slowly put it all back together. If the problem persists, I will make a video and share the link with you. :) Glad to hear it's not the belt though.

[@roymatos9640]

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[@512kjt]

De nada! Gracias por su visita!

[@alexanderstevens145]

Thanks mate good tutorial

[@512kjt]

Thank you!!!

[@mihaodmojce5103]

sweet, thank you for the video

[@512kjt]

You are welcome!!! Thanks for watchin!

[@vdualtec1]

Awesome video!

[@512kjt]

Thanks and thanks for watching!!

[@bookers8177]

Great Job! Worked well on my 2005 T5 AWD.

[@512kjt]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@84slabrider]

great video thanks so much

[@512kjt]

You bet!!!! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watchin!

[@macscobra22]

Thanks bro. Good job

[@512kjt]

Thank you!!!

[@kennymanaugh9060]

Good man! Great video!

[@512kjt]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watchin!!!

[@TheOkky]

Thank you very much, without your short film I was probably not attempt to start and DO IT MYSELF .search also a movie for my timing belt/Waterpump replacement for my C70 T5 Convertible 2006 Thanks very much

[@512kjt]

+Oscar de Wolf | You are welcome! I hope everything went well!

[@TheOkky]

yes it was and it went very well thnx to you

[@512kjt]

Awesome!

[@cdeltv8025]

Great video thanks

[@512kjt]

Thank you and my pleasure!

[@donaldwatson6833]

TY for the video 512kjt. I have a 2001 s40 1.9T. My alternator is electrically ok, but the pulley flutters and growls intermitantly. I think a bearing is going bad. I believe mine will be easier than the T5, but I know I will save at least $400. Patience is the word for sure.

[@512kjt]

+Donald Watson | You bet! Thanks for watchin! Good luck

[@brandingforentertainers]

Thank you for such detail and also for reversing this (after you already did this once). I now need to change my alternator and my mechanic wanted $600 for this job. Time to pull it in the backyard and do the repair myself. I am assuming the 2005 T5 engine is the same as the '06 or very close. This looks like a lot of sh*t to remove. Either way, I thank you for this video and your time to help a Volvo lover out. :)

[@512kjt]

Sorry for the late reply! I hope all went well with the replacement.

[@BillyDiamond]

@@512kjt No worries. Had a neighbor do it for me for $100 bucks. I saved a lot of time and money too. Again, thanks!

[@willie_vl_pr]

Thank you so much! I was looking how to do it and could not find anything like my girlfriends car. She has a 2007 C70 it has the same engine set up

[@512kjt]

Awesome!!! Glad it was helpful :-) Thanks for watchin!

[@grodt88]

thank you! I just did changing in my volvo 2.4 engine it's not a big different, I did it with out removing inner fender, it took me 15 minutes to take out and 1 hour to put in new one because It was hard to find hole for T50 torx from the top, and I did it under open sky in rainy day under my umbrella...

[@512kjt]

Haha nice! Sucks about the rain though. Thanks for watchin!

[@grodt88]

512kjt yeah, volvo totaly broke down on friday evening and there was no free mechanic around so I decide try it on my own cause I needed to have car next day (sry for basic english still learning)

[@512kjt]

grodt88 Your'e English is very good! And congratulations on such an accomplishment.

[@joseecheverria6796]

Thank you soo much!!

[@512kjt]

You bet, thanks for watching!

[@brittneyswartz2371]

Awesome thank you

[@512kjt]

+Brittney Swartz You bet! Hope it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@xaviercarts7419]

Thanx my mother loves this car.Appreciate the insight.

[@512kjt]

+Xavier Carts | No problem at all. They are nice cars!

[@gdcochra]

I have a 2005 S40 non turbo. Easier to replace than the turbo shown here...it will come out the top, but passenger side tire removal to get to the tensioners is a must. Whole thing was really easy and took 30 min to pull and 30 to replace. I’m not a speedster....

[@wutcanbrowndo4u]

Nice vid, exactly what I was looking for. Is there a gasket for the throttle body? I was hoping to be able to finagle around it. I got 121k on an '05 and if there is I'm sure it will be no good and I'll end up with an intake leak.

[@512kjt]

Thanks! I don't recall a gasket on the throttle body. If I recall correctly there is either a reusable silicone gasket or an o-ring.

[@brand-x6742]

good advice I use this video for a Volvo 2005 S40 non turbo and it was easy as f*** after watching this it's even easier with a Volvo with no Turbo

[@512kjt]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment and thanks for sharing, so other people will know too! Thanks for watchin!

[@mysesawyer9572]

Hey, I also have a '05 S40 non turbo...what kind of Alternator did you use? I was asked if I needed a 2 pin or 3 pin. Any ideas?

[@TexR6S]

Myse Sawyer if I recall correctly, this model year had a break in the VIN numbers and depending what your VIN number is, that should determine which alternator you need. I would call a couple different parts stores to see if they can answer that question for you.

[@mysesawyer9572]

Great, thank you!

[@ManyTurtles]

Thank you.

[@512kjt]

Thanks for watchin!!!

[@andrewdroke82]

Thanks now let's give this a shot

[@512kjt]

Good Luck!!!

[@hap3895]

thank you thank you !!!!

[@512kjt]

You're welcome!

[@armandoj.martinez5303]

working on a Volvo is not that hard it took me an hour to uninstall and install my alternator. thanks for the video.

[@512kjt]

That's true. The first time I did this, I had to figure out what all needed to be removed for access. which tools I needed and how to get the old one out and the new one in. The second time I did it, I already knew the different steps to take and the tools to use. Much faster. Thanks for watchin!

[@anthonywoloszyn7160]

Hi there @512kjt ! I really enjoyed your videos, very thoughtful and precise. I am wondering if it is possible to get the voltage regulator out of the alternator without replacing the whole alternator/taking it out of the car. I drive a 2005 V50 T5 Turbo AWD and the engine looks to be the same. However I haven't figured out yet if the brushes on the voltage regulator are fried up or if its the alternator. What are your thoughts? I'm excited to try this first time DIY :) Anthony from Canada

[@512kjt]

Hi Anthony! Thank you for the very kind words! I do not believe you will be able to replace any of the internal components in the alternator, without having to remove it. It's very tight in there and the way the case is bolted to the engine, you won't be able to separate it with it still bolted on. I've taken plenty of alternators apart but the trouble of sourcing the internals of an alternator, the cost of the individual components and the amount of time it takes to disassemble and reassemble it outweighs the cost of a decent quality rebuild. Of course, your budget is what defines how much work you decide to do. I'm excited for you and hope you can knock this out yourself with perfect results! Good luck and thank you for watching! Check back in and let us know how it goes!

[@anthonywoloszyn7160]

512kjt so the voltage regulator is inside the alternator? Or is it on the outside screwed on? Just need to know which part to order if I can order the regulator or if I need to order the while alternator.

[@512kjt]

There were a couple of different styles of alternators and I had to give the auto parts store the VIN number to get the right one. The one that I installed did have the external electronics on it but I'm not sure there would be enough room to do it while on the engine.

[@jameshunt1048]

Great video! Have you tried re-shimming the a/c clutch yet? I hear it is a very common issue on 05-06 s40. I am having that issue and I am wondering how hard it would be for me to tackle myself? I wish I could just bring it to you and pay you to do it!

[@512kjt]

+Side Wyndr +Side Wyndr | Whoa! Yeah, that sounds like of work! I haven't done one yet but anything that has to do with a/c on a car is a pain.

[@garranlilly5380]

How were you able to get to the bottom left screw on the alternator? It could be my tools, but I can't seem to find a way to get the socket seated. Any help is appreciated.

[@tonyschofield6361]

Excellent video , gave me the confidence to tackle this job myself. However I have hit a snag , the hole where the torx bit fits on the alternator belt tensioner has been rounded out , so the torx bit has nothing to grip onto. Have you any suggestions on how to overcome this? or is it a case of just cutting the belt and replacing with a new belt and tensioner? Look forward to you reply , and thanks again for the video. Tony.

[@512kjt]

+Tony Schofield | Hey Tony. Yeah, if you look closely at the tensioner in my video you can see that it's almost stripped. I did that last year using an Allen wrench and realized that I needed the Torx bit. I thought about the same thing when I did it and the only way I could come up with was to drill it out and thread a short bolt into the threads and use that as the contact point to loosen the tensioner. It was pretty elaborate but it was the only idea I had. Luckily for me I was able to get it with the T50. I think your idea about cutting the belt and replacing the tensioner is probably the better idea since the tap would be pretty pricey for a left threaded bolt. Sorry I don't have anything better!

[@tonyschofield6361]

+512kjt Hi there , thanks for the reply. I have managed to get round this by popping off the center cap on the tensioner pulley wheel and inserting the thin end of a long file into the bolt in the middle of the pulley wheel , then I levered against the inner wheel arch using a rag to protect the metal. Was a struggle but it did the job , was harder getting the belt back on , but we're now up and running. Thanks again.

[@512kjt]

You are welcome and congrats!

[@MrCelica1905]

you are god sent thank you

[@512kjt]

Thank you for the kind words! And thanks for watching!

[@Qvxxnray]

Hi so I have this car now and I have this long black cord that’s kinda by my serpentine belt and it’s hanging from the bottom of my car and my car won’t start... do you think yk what it is?

[@kenlar74]

Hey, KT, I did the job a couple of days ago but screwed up and didn’t disconnect the battery first. The battery to alternator cable arched on the car frame and now the car won’t start (no crank, just a couple clicks). The lights, radio, blower work but the the car doesn’t start. I think it has to be a fuse or fusible link but have no idea where to look. Any thoughts?

[@512kjt]

I don't know of any fuses or breakers that would lock out the starter. That doesn't mean there isn't one, it just means I don't know of one. LOL If it's clicking, is the sound coming from a relay or is it clicking at the starter? Is the battery fully charged?

[@kenlar74]

Thanks for the reply, KT. I tested the fuses but nothing’s bad. My battery charge is most likely a bit low. I have it scheduled to be towed to a shop on Tuesday but thought if there was something I could try before then I would. I figure even if my error costs $500, I’m still $1300 in the black, LOl!

[@gemarlperry1459]

Time to replace the alternator again. Hopefully AutoZone honors the Limited Lifetime Warranty on its Duralast product. In your video you said you replace your alternator a year ago. Do you remember which brand it was?

[@512kjt]

+Gemarl Perry | Oh that sucks! I don't remember who the rebuilder was but it was the O'Reilly house brand. I've bought a ton of reman stuff from AutoZone and they do lifetime replacement for a bunch of their stuff. I hope it's the same with your alternator. Good Luck!

[@ziggyzuko151]

Just a couple questions, 1.) why did the alternator die so quick in this car if it was just replaced last year? Shouldn’t it last more than a year? 2.) What alternator did you buy and from where? 3.) thank you for this video because I plan on tackling this job over the weekend with my brother in law

[@512kjt]

1. Yes, it should have lasted longer, but I've found O'Reilly uses cheap rebuilds. 2. O'Reilly auto parts and I would go to Napa or something like that next time. No O'Reilly, no Auto Zone. 3. You're welcome. I hope all went well.

[@ziggyzuko151]

512kjt it’s been about a month and so far so good, fingers crossed. I went to O’Reilly and got the ultima, thinking back I should’ve just went with the Denso that advanced auto parts sells but I needed it fixed ASAP

[@512kjt]

Hopefully you got one of the good ones! The one I have now is throwing the POWER SYSTEM SERVICE warning or whatever it is, but it's only because it's dropping below 13.8volts. It never goes below 13.5v but the Volvo charging system is so sensitive that any variance greater than 0.2V will trip the warning. It's likely the voltage regulator in the alternator being slightly out of spec, but so far it's still running and charging and the warning goes off after a minute or two. The car is a blast to drive. It's my mother's, but she bought a 2017 Kia Soul and I've been driving the S40 to shake out the bugs so she can sell it. Drop back by if you have any issues and leave a comment so others that may be reading can learn from your experience! Thanks for the feedback and congrats on doing it yourself (with your bro-in-law)!

[@ziggyzuko151]

512kjt will do, any updates concerning the alternator will be posted

[@TheMig24410]

any transmission problems with your s40's..it seam mine is sifting between 40-45 miles/h...and alternator seams to make a noise when I turnoff the engine.

[@512kjt]

+Miguel Oliveira Hey Miguel, I could swear I had already replied to this before so I apologize if you're just now seeing this. No transmission problems at all, car is still running great. I'm not sure why the alternator would make any noise. That definitely is strange.

[@cjgonzalez5929]

Great video!, I replaced my alternator but it's still not charging.

[@512kjt]

Thank you! Are you getting any errors in the information center display?