How to Replace Alternator 2009-2015 Honda Pilot

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[@GBPackFan62]

Great video! You forgot one important detail that some folks may overlook or not be thinking about: disconnect the negative battery cable before starting this job 👍

[@rstoertz]

Just finished this a few minutes ago. This video really helped, thanks! This was a seriously difficult repair. The hardest parts were disconnecting that stupid plug on the side of the alternator and the one underneath, getting the belt off and on, getting the alternator itself in and out of the tight space, and fitting the alternator into the bottom bracket. As others have noted, the bushing in the bottom bracket has to be reseated before the new alternator goes in. It's extremely frustrating if you don't know to do it, but simple to do. I did what people talk about, with a bolt, washers, socket, and nut. That part was easy. All in all, it was a difficult job. You need the right information like this video, plus a bit more, and a good set of tools. It takes some strength and pain tolerance. And small hands would REALLY help! And don't do it standing in the snow like I did!

[@MavGamingTv]

Diy mechanic tutorials just don't get any better than this. Awesome job especially with the camera angles. 10/10

[@lynamor2959]

CLEAN & PERFECT instructions on how to change this alternator out. I’m a 58 year old woman & I believe you’ve taught even ME how to do this!! BRAVO, guy!!! Just BRAVO!!! Thank you so much!!! 🏅🏅🏅

[@rolanddeleon3924]

I did mine recently without removing the tensioner. Took about 5 minutes to remove it once I took the two retainer bolts out and about 10 minutes to put it back in position to start the bolts. If you do take the tensioner out, be sure to put the bolt back in straight and to torque to spec. The tensioner bolt is known to snap off in the aluminum bracket and the repair is about $1000 at the dealer. If the alternator went bad due to oil getting into it, change the VVT solenoid gasket, it is known to leak. Good luck.

[@straligh]

Great video! Everything you did was necessary, forgot to mention to disconnect battery. (Helpful hints) tough spots are every time the camera stops.

[@ANuisanceRockBand]

GREAT job with the camera angles and lighting. I wish I could see that well when I did the job, in daylight, with a headlamp strapped on. But seeing it in your video at least gave me the mental image of what I could not see.

[@keithlindley7300]

Gah. Thank you so much! Had to change the alternator on my 2011 Honda Pilot, and you nailed it. I watched other videos, but your step by step coupled with the clear camera angles was spot on. I would have given up had I not watched this!

[@DearSX]

Great tutorial, just finished my dad's Pilots alternator. I'm gonna get a torque wrench and check my tightening but I know it's not necessary needed. Saved me $800 vs the local Dealer.

[@paulliang2112]

I spent several hours and watched many videos but could not get out the alternator (2013 pilot). I HAVE TO removed the upper alternator bracket (two 12 mm bolts) in order to remove it. The lower alternator bracket uses a 14 mm bolt with a left-side bushing. When you drop the new one, you have to drop the left face first and then push out the left busing to fit in the alternator (right-face doesn't have bushing but a flat surface). I used the 14 mm bolt on the tension pulley to release the serpentine belt.

[@rstoertz]

For every car repair, if I am not familiar with it, the first thing I do is see if there is a TRQ video.

[@johnnyleblanc167]

Good and very helpful video. You forgot to mention to disconnect the battery negative cable and reconnect the A/C connector.

[@Poopoocachew]

I had a hard time putting the new alternator in where the bottom bolt goes, that pin at the bottom slides back and forth if you tap it with a hammer from the inside towards the passenger side of the vehicle it’ll give you enough room to slide the alternator back in.

[@raoulduke7364]

Great video! I only hope it’s this easy for me when I perform install 😅

[@DavidArmenta78]

Thanks for making this video, well done! I was able to replace my alternator & serpentine belt as well in my 2012 Honda Pilot.

[@davidle269]

Very thorough and detai instructions video. 👍👍Thanks a lot for your posting!

[@Joeofalltrades85]

In this video, you don’t mention the size of the socket for tensioner pulley

[@jacobguymon8364]

Thanks. With your help got the job done no problem.

[@2drosts]

Fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to produce this.

[@austin1995march]

I appreciate all your help love your videos I'm a tech and always look at your vids b4 Mitchel if I can 😂 hope u make many more videos

[@kidfuzzion]

Appreciate the help on saving me about $1500. Though for whatever reason, my 2014 EXL did not have the tension knob and I had to use the nut on the pulley instead. In case anyone else finds themselves in the same position

[@aaronweber9471]

This was quite helpful. Thanks.

[@don8659]

Got a tutorial on how to do a 2016 model?

[@craigssellingmine]

Found it funny that my battery light was on and wouldnt go out with a new battery. When I had the alternator out with the battery connected (so I could close the window) the battery light went out with the alternator out of the car. What's with that??

[@johnsheffield2667]

You skipped a part in the removal and instal. That was the alternator bracket bolt. It’s obvious that you replaced it, I’m having an issue with a broken bolt. What size bolt did you use to replace that bolt in the upper bracket. It stands out like a sore thumb since it’s new and shiny.

[@JustinKnighton]

SOme people are recommending removing the belt tensioner completely to make room. Did you do that or is that even necessary?

[@jaredniehaus3242]

definitely more to this than when I replaced the alternator to my 2002 silverado.. lol I got a lot of studying this before I do anything

[@austinbees]

This video is terrible for showing you how to remove the tensioner / belt. It references a bolt that simply isnt there. I had to put a wrench on the pulley itself.

[@shinmoos009]

i paid $1300for new alternator at long island in ny.

[@TheVidCheesey]

Did I miss "Unhook the battery first?"

[@maxwellhouse1902]

Disconnection neg. cable???? I'd do it first....just sayin'.....

[@masonhank8091]

Easily the worst video to watch. It skips the whole part of working out the alternator. And does NOT. Show well where the tensioner pulley is go ahead and skip this video before you’re in over your head and cussing at the car

[@ramonmontalvo1943]

Rr.bumper. Nisson 2016

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