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How to Remove an Alternator from a Ford F150

Applies to: FORD F-150 (1997-2003)

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Ford F150 (1997-2003)

Pull Tip: If fixing at home, remember to disconnect the battery for any electrical repairs.

Estimated Pull Time: 20 minutes

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Instructions

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    Start by removing the tubing that goes from the air filter to the throttle body. Disconnect any electrical connections.

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    TIP - We found that a little bit of penetrating oil was helpful to disconnect stubborn electrical connectors.

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    Disconnect the PCV hose.

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    Undo the tension on the belt tensioner by using the half inch breaker bar and remove the belt from the alternator.

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    Disconnect the main power lead going into the alternator.

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    Remove the two 10 millimeter fasteners from the front of the engine.

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    Remove the rear bracket that is held by 10 millimeter fasteners as well.

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    Disconnect the two remaining electrical connectors.

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    Finally, remove the alternator from the truck.


VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Whenever possible, remove the part from your own vehicle first. Steps and tools may vary based on trim packages or modifications to the vehicle by previous owners.

Alternator removal 2000 Ford F-150 5.4 liter. Recommended tools will be an an assortment of extensions, a half inch breaker bar, a flathead screwdriver. We also used a little bit of penetrating oil. Start by removing the tubing that goes from the air filter to the throttle body. Disconnect any electrical connections. We found that a little bit of penetrating oil was helpful to disconnect stubborn electrical connectors. Don't forget to disconnect the PCV hose.

We also removed the upper radiator hose on this truck. There's one hose clamp at the engine, then another clamp at the radiator itself. Once those are off, the radiator hose can get moved out of the way. We then used a half inch breaker bar to undo the tension on the belt tensioner and remove the belt from the alternator. This is located at the front of the engine bay and can be accessed from either the top or from underneath the vehicle.

Then we disconnected the main power lead going into the alternator. There are two 10 millimeter fasteners holding the alternator onto the front of the engine. Remove those next. The rear bracket is also held down with 10 millimeter fasteners. There are two remaining electrical connectors at the top, and these are the last things we need to remove. With the electrical connections disconnected, you can remove the alternator from the truck.

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