I am replacing my alternator on my 2013 Lexus Gs 350
having a very hard time getting oem alternator out.
I can’t find any YouTube videos for 2013,

Any tips would be very appreciated

 

If you search for posts I've made, I have a few tips on getting that thing out. It is NOT easy getting to the mounting bolts and clips, but it's doable.

There's a couple clips and a fan controller module on the radiator fan support you need to also take out (and you need to use a JIS Philips bit or you'll strip the heads!)

 

I am not sure if you are aware but there is a bolt behind the alternator. I did a drain and refill on coolant as I removed the upper radiator hose.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...placement.html

 

Thank you I will have to do a search thru your posts my fiancé thinks taking front driver tire off may help get to the bracket

 

yes we are currently trying to get that bolt out it is a nightmare

 

Here's my thread on taking it out (as well as partial rebuild of it): https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...placement.html

If I remember right, I used a 1/4" drive ratchet and some u-joints/extensions to get to that bolt nut. The bolt in the front is easy, the nut is a pain. I think I stuffed some papertowel in the socket when I went to put it back in, as well as some mirrors so I could see the stud. You may have some luck breaking off a bit of fridge magnet and putting that in the socket to keep the nut from falling.

 

Thank you we got the job done it was brutal the mirror helped tremendously being in Florida it’s hot & it was exhausting
Have a great day