2003 X5 alternator replacement
specific r&r sequence for replacement of alternator. top down? bottom up? items to be removed
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Here are the steps for alternator replacement of BMW X5
- Remove the drain plug on the driver's side bottom of the radiator
- Drain the coolant and remove the coolant hoses
- Loose the belt tensioner
- Unhook the battery +/- connections
- Unbolt and remove old alternator
- Take the wires off the new alternator
- Clean area where alternator goes, bolt the new alternator inside
- Reattach coolant hoses and refill system with coolant
- Put the intake tube and duct back on.
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For those who are changing alternator, it is not necessary to remove radiator as most DIY videos will instruct. It is a tight fit, but simply put cardboard protection against your radiator and you can wedge alternator up and out with no damage. It is a tight squeeze, but you can pull it out an put new one in without the extra wasted time pulling radiator out. I always look for short cuts on my vehicles when it comes to repairs.
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