This video shows how to remove and replace the alternator of the 2003 Toyota Rav4. I needed to remove it to replace the thermostat under the alternator.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video and do referencing bolt sizes, tool combinations and tip for keeping belt from coming off other pulleys. This definitely made my job much easier.
By far the greatest video ever made bro you are a mastermind I have been messing with that thing for 10-15 minutes and I'm like holy cow I've never seen this before people gave me the wrong year of the vehicle so I couldn't hardly look it up oh I owe you astronomically thank you for a great video keep them coming
Just did the alternator on my kids 2002 RAV4 using this video. Was an easy job with the guidance provided here thanks! I did use a 3/4” on the tensioner bolt, my 19mm socket wanted to slip, the 6 sided 3/4” grabbed better.
Yes, the belt is slipped off from the slip pully. The reason why I don't take the belt fully is it would be a little bit hard to route the belt back to the pullies behind the engine.
I bought a 1/2" ratchet head with 2ft arm. I put 19mm standard head on it. I got it at O'Reilly. If you use a tool with a long arm, it should be easy. Before I got this, it was really hard to turn it. First time I tried this, I accessed from the bottom, and used my leg to kick the arm of the wrench end.
I think the hex size is different for the bottom bolt and the top bolt. I just use standard deep hex socket for one and short socket with an extension for another.
My battery light went on and my car started acting like turning off but when tested it says voltage is good. But it was making a noise and smelled like burned wire.. I'm thinking it is still the alternator. Should I change it?
It's probably cheaper and easier just to rebuild the alternator. The electicals inside the alternator are not that complex and anyone with basic mechanical / electrical background should be able to test and rebuild the alternator with a multi-meter. Doing a timing chain tensioner on a second gen Rav4 is totally insane as one cannot even see where the timing chain tensioner is.....
Thank you! just replaced my sister's alternator for her saving her hundreds!
Thank you for the detailed walkthrough. Completed my first alternator change in an hour and 20 minutes.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video and do referencing bolt sizes, tool combinations and tip for keeping belt from coming off other pulleys. This definitely made my job much easier.
Just replaced the alternator of my Rav4 yesterday after watching your video. Thank you so much!!
By far the greatest video ever made bro you are a mastermind I have been messing with that thing for 10-15 minutes and I'm like holy cow I've never seen this before people gave me the wrong year of the vehicle so I couldn't hardly look it up oh I owe you astronomically thank you for a great video keep them coming
Just did the alternator on my kids 2002 RAV4 using this video. Was an easy job with the guidance provided here thanks! I did use a 3/4” on the tensioner bolt, my 19mm socket wanted to slip, the 6 sided 3/4” grabbed better.
This video was really useful in helping me replace the alternator on my 03 Rav4. Thanks so much!
Worked out perfect for my 04. Thank you sir.
Best video for the 2001 rav 4 L thank you so much I be watching more of your videos
thank you so much. very practical video for changing rav4 alternator.
Thank you much appreciated from Philadelphia man much luck to u.
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Arrigato my friend. Good video, very clear.
Excellent thankyou.
Good effort!!!!
Thanks!
Thank you for the video! I need my car for work and this was a life saver. Didn’t even miss a day.
Thank you so much...
It is good job
once you relieve the tension on the fan belt at the 3:00 mark, are you removing it from the slip pully first before removing it from the fan belt?
Yes, the belt is slipped off from the slip pully. The reason why I don't take the belt fully is it would be a little bit hard to route the belt back to the pullies behind the engine.
I subscribed!! Thank you very much for sharing your experience!! This process is for RAV4 2002??????
It's the same for Rav4s from 2001 to 2005.
@@jl941 thanks for you answer 😂!!!!
Im trying to change the alternator on my 2007 rav4 I4 2.4, but I cant compress the tensioner at all even with all my mighty strength, any thoughts?
I bought a 1/2" ratchet head with 2ft arm. I put 19mm standard head on it. I got it at O'Reilly. If you use a tool with a long arm, it should be easy. Before I got this, it was really hard to turn it. First time I tried this, I accessed from the bottom, and used my leg to kick the arm of the wrench end.
I’m having trouble getting any of my sockets in there any advice or link to the certain one you used?
I think the hex size is different for the bottom bolt and the top bolt. I just use standard deep hex socket for one and short socket with an extension for another.
@@madatsukaerude so it's only 2 bolts holding it from the side? A 12mm and 14 mm?
@@XBillyMexicoX Yes
@@madatsukaerude thank you my friend. About to attempt this on Sunday in my driveway in bitter cold haha
arigato gozaimasu!
My battery light went on and my car started acting like turning off but when tested it says voltage is good. But it was making a noise and smelled like burned wire.. I'm thinking it is still the alternator. Should I change it?
If I understand correctly, the battery light turns on when the charging is not going well. So, I would replace the alternator.
@@madatsukaerude thank you
1000 tanks you for teling , your babulous trik...
Im trying to loosen the belt and all it does is spin the whole system no matter which way i turn it
You are turning a wrong head. Watch about 2:55.
Turns out, I have a highlander 🙁
It's probably cheaper and easier just to rebuild the alternator. The electicals inside the alternator are not that complex and anyone with basic mechanical / electrical background should be able to test and rebuild the alternator with a multi-meter.
Doing a timing chain tensioner on a second gen Rav4 is totally insane as one cannot even see where the timing chain tensioner is.....
Thanks!!!!
Thanks!