Removing a '97 Nissan Sentra alternator is accomplished without raising the automobile. When ordering the alternator, revenue the senile alternator to the Car parts as a core, which saves almighty dollar as the core has payment. The alternator comes in diverse antithetic amperage ratings so cook up trustworthy to receive the corresponding rated alternator. It is highly advisable to trial the battery for a pathetic cell before replacing the alternator. A pathetic battery Testament overheat the alternator owing to it is overworking in an aim to charge a deficient battery. The poor battery drops the charging voltage from the alternator, forming it double o adoration it is undercharging.
Instructions
1. Remove the anti cable from the battery, using a wrench. Remove the passenger side condenser fan, using the apropos size ¼- inch drive socket. Remove the radiator overflow bottle, using the appropriate size socket.
2. Loosen the tensioner-locknut below the alternator, using a wrench. Loosen the two bolts securing the alternator to the engine, using the appropriate socket. Turn the tensioner bolt clockwise to turn it in and relax the tension on the serpentine belt. Remove the belt from the alternator pulley.
Pull the plastic electrical connector out of the alternator.4. Remove the alternator from the car. Install the new alternator in reverse order of removal.3. Remove the two bolts securing the alternator to the engine, using a socket. Move the alternator enough to gain access to the rear of the alternator. Remove the main positive cable from the rear of the alternator, using a wrench.
