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Just found out I need to replace my alternator due to a faulty regulator. I'm also at the point that I need to flush and refill the radiator fluid as well so I might as well also replace the thermostat, correct? Since everything will be exposed, Is there anything else I need to look at doing while I've got it all apart at this point? Got 118,00 miles on it.
You can remove the alternator by pushing the radiator toward front. You have to remove nothing.
You can remove the alternator by pushing the radiator toward front. You have to remove nothing.
My '07 with 200k just had the battery light come on this morning. Have not tested with a voltmeter yet, as I was on my way to work. Quickly turned around and put it back in the garage and grabbed the old Ford Exped to get in to the office.
I've heard that you can eliminate having to remove the radiator/fan assembly by simply loosening the bracket bolts and tilting it forward. Any other advice/tips to share on this? Did you have to remove the top radiator hose?
Thanks!
We'll, you're right! No need to remove the radiator! Took about an hour and twenty minutes to get the alternator out. Not horrible considering I've not done it on this car before. Plenty of room with everything pulled forward.
what test can they do at oreilly to test the voltage regulator ? Can they do it while the alternator is in the car ?
Originally Posted by rb2010
Hi everyone,
A quick electrical test at O'Reilly revealed that the voltage regulator in my alternator is failing. I found a replacement regulator for ~$55 delivered, original DENSO/TRANSPO unit. I am pretty sure it won't be a problem to replace the regulator once I have the alternator out but pulling it out doesn't seem to be so easy, not as easy as it would on a Ford, Hyundai or other vehicles that we owned. I am mainly concerned about losing the grip of the serpentine belt and then not being able to put it back together since the access is so inconvenient.
I have searched everywhere for a guide on removal the alternator from an 07 ES350 but only found one for GS350 which seems to be different. Does anybody know where to find one? Thank you!
10-04-16, 11:23 AM
