How to replace the alternator on a 2.7L Chrysler Engine: Sebring, Intrepid, Stratus ...1998-2010

[@angelarobinson7968]

I did it, I did it!!!! Took about 4 hours, but I switched out my alternator and put on a new belt. Thank you Mr. Original Mechanic!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome. Nice work!

[@gerrygwag]

FOUR HOURS?? Damned car isn't worth that much work

[@roydoucet8841]

Well done.

[@chriswaters926]

4 hours isn’t too bad just helped my son with his and it took us 3 , I’m a licensed technician. Using hand tools slowed me down some. Always surprises on 24 year old cars

[@adanrodriguez6481]

Thanks for the tip on the tensioner really saved me some time and headaches!!

[@climey]

Thanks a lot, very informative and right to the point, love how they make things so hard for us to work on. Also the battery cmon now under the tire!!!!!!! 😠🤬😡

[@metatrout6897]

Trick to remove the bottom bolt of the Alternator. Remove the top two bolts and then force the alternator to the right side of the vehicle. The bolt is now exposed and will be able to be removed very easily.

[@chriscarson4104]

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[@chriscarson4104]

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[@Primo323]

Ok, but how, I can't find it

[@darriushollis9059]

Take the ac compressor off you don’t even have to remove the lines and the pulley that’s in front of the alternator and you good you can also unbolt the battery from the jump off points if you don’t wanna go under the bumper

[@DjMinz0818]

Yes thank you bro, my ride broke down and this video helped, good narrative.

[@jhennes1]

Thanks for the video. I didn't think mine was ever coming out and kept trying. It finally did after I got the wire bundle up out of the way.

[@northpole9311]

One of the worst designed cars for battery change,water pump is inside the bloody motor believe it or not? On and on these cars have some real hard to get at components that take minutes to swap out on other cars,but good video it helped me out.

[@chale2016]

Ways of getting at it a lot easier than trying to go underneath the vehicle take the radiator support off get a couple wobble sockets you can get a set at harbor freight you get the real small wobble socket on a 3/8 with a 15 mil short and deep well works wonders now the mounting bracket there's 13 and 10 mm and then you need a seven for the headlights to do that then you have access top down entirely and then you just got to move your fan out of the way which is a 10 mm a lot easier to get in at it

[@Jedi_Luke]

Good vid, but next time use more lights on the bottom view.

[@terrylunsford352]

Is this engine any particular problem in a 2008 Sebring Convertible such as having to break loose or remove AC lines or hoses ?

[@Primo323]

Ok, I see your clip is 7 years ago, but my 02 Strat is still going, but how did you get the bottom bolt or nut off/out??

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Check the comment by metatrout6897 just down below

[@fld1201]

i got a new alternator but it doesn't charge the battery,is there a linkable fuse wire located somewhere? sebring 2002 2.7l thanks

[@domonic7388]

On my 2.7 2006 stratus, we were changing the alternator and knocked a blue cable that is attached to the alternator connectors, it controls most of interior power and i need to see where it connects. Ive been looking forever and noone has the answer

[@domonic7388]

please respond if able to

[@douglascanoose5281]

Is the Concorde 2.7 the same configuration as the Sebring, Intrepid and Stratus?

[@VigilanceTech]

no, the intrepid and Concorde are North/South oriented engines whereas the Sebring and Stratus are East/West (transverse)

[@ferruleTrash]

13mm bolt. whats the length and thread size?

[@DennisBrownDhighway]

thats a different altenator then on my 2006 chrysler sebring 2.7, the 2 bolts on mine are below and 1 on top, yours shows 2 on the top and 1 on the bottom.

[@DennisBrownDhighway]

Id like to have the guy that designed the sebring over for dinner, and poison his ass, LOL.

[@PottyMouthMechanic]

I had the same issue but when I replaced my alternator the battery light still came back on and battery is not getting any charge. What should I check next?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Look hard at the wiring. Make sure you have continuity from the battery. Make sure all grounds are tight. Also check the fuses in the circuit

[@terrylunsford352]

Is the belt properly routed with enough tension ?

[@VigilanceTech]

its not actually that hard to remove the upper radiator support on these which makes pulling those belts and getting the alternator in and out a *lot* easier

[@TheTrueFiction]

This is probably a dumb question, but is it mandatory to have the car on a ramp or can this repair be all done from the hood? Thanks so much , this video is a huge help. ( I have a 2004 Chrysler Sebring Sedan 2.7L)

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Hard to say for sure, not having tried it that way. I think the difficulty level would go up from the ground, but maybe it could be done. If you can't drive it onto ramps, setting it on jack stands would help.

[@elihubildad6677]

How he get it in there he didn't show that part.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

This was a impromptu outside repair in cold weather so some omissions were made to get it done promptly.

[@Jedi_Luke]

Good old Chrysler junk.

[@cherokeedonna83]

I have a 2001 Chrysler Concorde P.O.S ! currently sitting outside my house with the alternator out. I have the new alternator that cost me $191.18 but no way to remove the old one and get the new one in . I don't know who designed the Concorde but I hope that person NEVER designed anything else ! :(

[@wisheduknew294]

Send like no matter what kind of work needs to be done on the sea brings it’s such a complicated cluster fuck of a job. 20 times more complicated than any other car.

[@robinweiger6504]

If you take that right front headlight out you can use a swivel head 13 meter Get bot out

[@rickjames6647]

This engine is full of bad designs...not just the alternator placement. The water pump is in fact driven by the timing chain and starts leaking into the oil system at about 80K...the Chrysler 2.7 is known for it. You must get the timing chain and water pump replaced (don't go over 80K miles) or it's goodbye engine. It's a lot of work, makes the alternator seem like child's play. Expect about $2,000 total if you have a garage do it.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Good information. Thanks for posting.

[@leonspringsboystv2025]

Rick James yeah these engines are all junk... Mopar is Autistic with designing motors... the new hemis have 16 spark plugs....

[@Werewolfmage]

my 05 has 190k never had that done. the car is at the end of its life because of body rot and rust but its been reliable. i agree alot of bad designs but overall never had a real issue fixing the car.

[@benmussolini2284]

@@leonspringsboystv2025 my 06 Sebring is at 190000 km or over 100000 miles on it and the 2.7 is perfect ,actually they could only find one rust spot on the rear passengers side fender just above the rear wheel and ive driven it for eight winters in Canada where they have to salt the roads,It Must have been built on the right day of the week I guess ,LOL,Wednesday I think they use to say ???

[@jeromebarry1741]

I'm watching this in 2023 as I continue attempting to remove a broken tap from a hole in the block needed to attach a timing chain guide. It turns out that a big tap wrench is too big to turn with the alternator in place. I stripped the hole and broke a tap nearly a year ago.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Good luck. That's a toughie.

[@NewEra0G]

I plan on upgrading the alternator for my 2008 sebring (car audio), could this guide be helpful? Thought I could try it myself but I see most people putting the car on a lift and removing the right wheel...?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+NewEra0G I don't see any reason, at least on the 2003, for putting it on a lift for this job. We didn't have any issues with driving the car up on a ramp.

[@NewEra0G]

+The Original Mechanic Oh ok that's cool, I'll probably have a shop do it. If you wanna see my issues look at the setup at the 2.4 engine, it's WAY down there and nowhere near the top of the bay like most I see. SMH

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+NewEra0G Oh, yeah. I see. I thought you had a similar 2.7L.

[@jimklees1309]

These cars can be a bitch to work on for sure. 🙄🧐

[@TopherJayy]

I'm more irritated that I got jack it up and do it from the bottom.

[@chriswaters926]

I hate to be that guy. Take off that fricken ring. Yes I know you disconnected the battery but it will get you eventually.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Normally I do, but this was kind of a side of the road impromptu job.

[@chriswaters926]

@@TheOriginalMechanic thanks for the vid it helps to see someone else doing it first.

[@ThePattycake1313]

Do girls fart?

[@BIZARRESTAR]

not that I know of......heard they do but no evidence as of yet.