Nisan Murano/Quest, New Alternator Install Without Coolant Drain, Or Opening A/C System
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- Опубліковано 26 січ 2022
- This video shows the steps I took to replace the alternator on a 2009 to 2014 Nisan Murano, without draining the cooling or a/c system
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After watching 12 videos on this particular alternator, yours is by far the best. You explained very well the entire process from start to finish. I'm attempting this repair tomorrow I'll let you know how it goes.
Much thanks Shaun, I appreciate the compliment on my video, the idea behind this channel is to help anyone that is willing to try to take on these jobs, good luck with yours, feel free to reach out if you should have a question, thanks again...
How did it go ?
And what’s the verdict?
@@thediyyardie7192 good
how about the other alternator bolt near the radiator how to get it out?
My daughter and I did this job over the weekend. I was ready to take the radiator out to make room... your video saved me a TON of time and effort. It was still a horrible job but your video helped tremendously. Thank you! You are awesome.
Your welcome @TheFenderGuitarGuy, always happy to hear that my videos are helpful, I especially liked the fact that it was you and your daughter that did the job..
Thanks! This video saved me about $1000 but it was the worst 7 hours fixing a car ever. You really helped me out. Have a coffee on me
Lol, I can definitely understand how you feel Brent, not the eaisest job, but you kept a $1000 in you pocket.. also much thanks for the Super Thanks, my second one since I started this channel, and also for today, really appreciate it..
This is actually the way this repair is supposed to be done according to the OE manual. I read the instructions but I wanted a better visual reference. Great job on this video 👍
Much thanks Yuck, I appreciate the compliment on my video, good luck with your repair...
Your video Saved my sons car, in one day we replaced the alt, you showed us several shortcuts. That was one tight fit, hope to never do it again.
@scott allen, you're welcome, and thanks for the feedback, glad to hear that my video was of help to you, I don't enjoy doing the alt's on these cars myself, so I try to take all the short cuts possible..
5 hours 🤯🤯 def got it done in 45 min
Thanks for this video! You really know your stuff. 09 Murano just finished in about 4.5 hours. Two hardest parts are getting the old one out and pushing the new one in. And getting to the top alternator bolt. Listen to what this guy says. “Especially if you have big hands “. Lol. Like me. Thanks again for your knowledge. I figure I just saved about $1,000. (In my driveway on Fathers Day).
Pay attention to the position of the compressor when removing the old alt. Mine was sitting on the hose and it was propping it up a little too high and the weight of the alternator made it hell for me to lift it up and pull the hose out of the way at the same time. Just make sure it’s sitting on the frame as low as possible
Much thanks Jason, I really appreciate the kind words, and for taking the time..
Excellent video! It helped a lot the first time I replaced the alternator and I'm reviewing it again after the replacement alternator failed after 18 months (Not an oil issue) Many Thanks!!!
thanks, but sounds like some sort of defect in the alternator.
2012 Nissan Quest. Just finished today. Damn the engineer that design this shit. It took me 7 hours start to finish. Most things are straight forward.
The hardest part was access to the top alternator bolt. I tried a combo of swivels and wobble extensions from the top. The coolant tube and wires gets in the way.
I was only able to get it with a swivel socket and 3 wobbly sockets from under at an extreme angle.
Wiggling the alternating in and out sucked.
Installing the top bolt was the worse. I had a buddy pry the alternator up to line up the hole and finger threaded it in.
After that, everything was easy.
Good luck.
That's how you do it, but you're right, its a crazy axs design.
Eureka! Replacement complete. 2012 Quest. 3 days. Thanks to your excellent video and the tool suggestions of yours and others. Both alternator bolts were tough to get out. For the top one, after ziptying the rubber hose out of the way, I used the 3/8 drive swivel impact socket purchased at your suggestion, along with an impact gun and several extensions. It worked! The bottom nut was rounding off, so I purchased a set of Maximum Impact Bolt & Nut Remover sockets. That, along with a swivel universal, 1/2" extensions and breaker bar leveraged with a 3' slip over extension and one big grunt... it broke free! One more street mech tip on reinstalling alternator. Insert bottom bolt, swivel alternator as high as it will go, and snug up the bottom bolt nut to hold alternator inthat position. Next, electrical tape the top bolt to the socket and add some straight extensions and then a universal swivel socket with more extensions to an impact gun or power ratchet set on low. Line up the alternator by carefully prying it down. Guide the taped bolt/tool contraption in and line it up. That hose is a nuisance but it can be helpful lining up and holding the extension steady. Let the power tool grab the threads pulling bolt in. This job was one of the hardest street jobs I've ever done. Congratulations to all of you for taking it on and wishing you all success! Thanks again, for putting this video together for us.
@jefcrew7652, man you got your step by step down to the T, LOL, and yes pulling the bottom bolt as well as catching that top one is the biggest complaint form just about everyone, congrats though, you got it done, and you're welcome sir..
This is the best video covering in great detail of this particular alternator replacement. Very cool and calm narration explaining the whole process beginning to end.
Off to my garage now to begin replacing my 2003 murano alternator, armed with this great video! Subscribed, and liked! Thank you very much!
I truly appreciate you doing that Austin, and thanks much for the compliment on my video, I did the best I could with the camera I currently own, but its a bit bulky so I wasn't quite able to get into some of the thighs spaces on this truck, but if you have any questions, don't be afraid to reach out to me, will try to help as best possible, I may not respond right away, but will definitely do as soon as I get the chance...good luck with the job...
I did my wifes van 2007 nissan quest took out fans plus radiator had to replace alternator. Now putting back in was a pain but the bottom long bolt was a pain till i came up with an idea to line the long bolt that gives people problms thru the opening on the front motor i took a hard plastic hose put it thru the holes whear that bolt goes once u pull it thru you can see whear it comes out when u look in thru the opening in front of the motor so i new that it was going to b hard to put that bolt thru so what i did i took tje bolt wrapt it wit a coat hanger fet it thru the front opening then u take a long needle nose plier grab it and u can line it up with the opening of the hole whear it goes guide it thru and that really did work hope u understand coat hanger and neddle nose plier helped alot saved time good luch
Thank you so much for your video. You gave me the confidence to attempt the alternator replacement on my 2011 Murano. It was definitely a difficult replacement, but much easier than removing the radiator/fan assembly, draining the coolant, and worrying about the Freon leaking, etc.
I'm an electrical engineer of some 40 years and am quite handy (replacing an entire furnace system in my house for example, no small feat) and I'm generally Mr. fix it. I almost lost confidence in myself and gave up when 95% of the disassembly was completed. A wiring harness bolt and the difficult to reach, top alternator bolt gave me a lot of grief.
After taking a break and then stubbornly proceeding, the disassembly was complete. It took me about 7 hours in total to replace the alternator, but you were right, it can definitely be done. I am so happy that the replacement was a success. The brand new alternator works great! I didn't want to take a chance on a rebuilt alternator.
You are a wonderful person for sharing your knowledge and providing guidance to the community. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I just sent a small contribution to your channel. Thanks again!!!
A great big thanks to you Thomas, I appreciate that you took the time to express your gratitude for my video, the whole idea behind my channel is to help the average Joe through some of these repairs, if they feel that they want to take it on, helping themself and saving some cash in the process. This job gives everybody the same problems as you experienced, but you did the right thing, take a break, regroup and get back at it fresh and push your way through. Much thanks for the contribution, and I'm happy to hear that you were able to fix it.
Just pulled mine tonight using tips from this and thank you so much. Tomorrow after work I will do the install
@ Ron Mcclure, you're welcome Sir, sorry I'm just now seeing your question, but I see you found it, good luck with that..
@The DIY Yardie my only addition is I removed the plastic engine cover and the big air box so I had more room with an extention and u-joint to get to that rear alt. Bolt
@@alexman6904 quite a few others commented that same exact thing, my hands are kinda small, so I'm able to get in tight areas where its not as easy for others, but in doing these repairs its whatever works for you as long as it gets the job done..
Very thankful for this video, especially for not having to disconnect ac lines or remove the radiator, which I'm sure they would do or at least charge you for in the shop. I had challenges with both bolts on the alternator but the top one is a real bear. Had to take off the top radiator hose to barely be able to have enough room to squeeze a multi extension knuckle jointed flex ratchet contraption that went like 180 degrees on itself to be able to get it off. They really don't want you working on these things. Thanks again man
You're quite welcome, and yes its definitely done intentionally to deter the average Joe from attempting to do some of these jobs, as well as making it so they can charge more for labor, also thanks for taking the time to leave a few words, I really appreciate it..
Awesome My friend. You just saved my butt No one explained every thing as simply as you have... I just got it out going back in ..again thanks
You're quite welcome Donald, I try to provide as much info as possible in my videos, I never liked searching on UA-cam only to find videos with missing info or videos with just the end result with no explanation of how they arrived there. But happy to hear my video was helpful to you, and thanks again..
Thank you for this video tutorial on how to R&R a Nissan Murano alternator. Using your video I just did mine and all is working well. Additionally, I did purchase an alternator harness plug. Glad I did because mine disintegrated when removing it. I cut, twisted and soldered in same parallel direction and covered with shrink tubing. I did this because butt connectors are not reliable and often come lose or don't make constant or consistent connection causing havoc. Again, thank you.
@profitclicking365, you're quite welcome, good to hear that my video was helpful to you, also great info on the additional work you did, it could be helpful to someone else in the future..
Sweet sweet good job much better than another video that we saw we got a 2010 Murano SL needs a new alternator we think an antifreeze leak killed our alternator so we fixing to have to do the same thing with our Murano we already had the knowledge to do all that however the video is most helpful we know exactly what we up against before we begin, not familiar with the murano owned it three months now thanks for the help most grateful A Moore
Much respect Anthony..
Great job I'm a mechanic and that's how I do morano v 6 alts
@Mike Hanlon, nuff respect Boss..
2009 Murano SL:
VDC, ABS, and Slip, and sometimes BRAKE lights would randomly come on (or flash) and the car would go to limp mode. After restarting the car, sometimes it would work fine for a while.
ABS scan:
- U1000: CAN communication line - signal malfunction
- C1130: ENGINE SIGNAL 1
- C1143: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit
- C1109: Battery Voltage Abnormal
Alternator test:
- Sometimes, tested fine at about 14.5 v
- Once the BRAKE light was on and the voltage was 13.2 v
- Another time, with ABS, etc. lights on, it was variable and occasionally was 17.5 v
Replacing the alternator which is very tightly located fixed the problem.
I got a quote for $1400, which included removing the AC Compressor, and recharging the system.
I ended up doing it myself using this video (THANK YOU!!!).
The upper bolt is hidden behind a coolant line, a refrigerant line, and a wiring harness, in a tight space, and if I want to do it again, I will accept some coolant loss and will remove the fan. Be careful, when putting that bolt back, to not insert it at an angle, because it can damage the threads on the alternator.
Apparently remanufactured alternators at auto parts stores are not reliable, I bought a new aftermarket one from Amazon for $140.
Good to hear that my video was helpful to you, I'm accustomed to working on these, so I guess repetition has made it a little easier for me, but the important thing is that you were able to get it done while saving yourself some cash in the process..
Thank you for this video i was about to pull my front end half way appart on my 2010 Murano before i saw this video and let out a sigh of relief knowing it was going to be so much easier
You're welcome, less time to do the work instead of pulling the whole front of the car apart, but still takes a while to do, its a good idea to broze over some of the comments to see some of the common issues other folks encountered doing this repair..
Best way for explaining everything all the way to the point and amazing person to take their time doing this for everyone ❤
Much thanks and appreciated Denny.
This video was extremely helpful. Just completed this job it was hard & frustrating but not impossible.
Much thanks, good to hear that my video was of some help to you..
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to complete the job today and this was definitely a massive help.
@ dantek121. you're very welcome, always happy to hear that my videos are a help to someone, and thank you for taking the time to show your appreciation.
Thank you for clear instructions I'm 62 lady I'm can do it now!
Happy to hear that my video helped, good luck with the job, I'm interested to hear the outcome, please keep me posted.
Best video I've seen on this so far. Thanks for the great detail, clear instructions...and calm, confident demeanor. ;) Keep up the good work!
Much thanks Jim, for you taking the time to show your appreciation, I've used UA-cam for help with different projects, a lot of the videos I've seen don't really show a step by step process, most just show the end result. So I decided to include as much details as possible in my videos, more work, but I figure best to do I right. please consider subscribing, its totally free, and will help me to grow the channel, will definitely appreciate it.
@@thediyyardie7192 twer yo get
@@jogotti7288 Sorry Jo, not sure what you're saying or asking...
man i sure glad u made a video. saved me about 1000$ doing it my self today
That's the whole idea of my channel Big Paw, always great to hear that my videos are helpful..
I watch so many videos, yours was the best explaining every step, thank you!!
@Belinda, You're welcome, and much thanks to you for taking the time to leave a compliment on my video, always happy to hear that it was helpful..
Just a heads up this is the same as doing a 2012 Nissan quest! Thanks for the video! The only one I've been able to find that is worth a **** ! Thanks again 👍👍👍
Much thanks 🙏🙏, I definitely appreciate you taking the time.
Thank you for being thorough and detailed.
Much thanks Salvatore, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a compliment on my video..
Thanks for all the information, step by step is great!!!!
You're welcome Francisco, I appreciate you taking the time to drop a few words...
Thank you. You have save my life as I had the same problem
@Timothy Sangyum, you're quite welcome, glad to hear that my video was helpful..
Its Moore back its been a couple weeks but we did replace the alternator on our 2010 Murano it took a little while, it was a little hard to get to everything it was hot we took a lot of breaks we put a remanufactured Quest 3 yr warranty and a new belt a.good one 331$ for parts then we put new battery also, we always do our own work been working on cars trucks since the 70's but hey your video was sweet sweet it helped so much because we had just bought the Murano and was not that familiar with it your video made it so much easier thanks again much much A Moore c town.
Good to hear that Anthony..
I’m doing this repair today and will be using this video. Thank you 🙏🏾
You're quite welcome.
@@thediyyardie7192 the top alternator bolt was by far the hardest part of the job. I wish someone could have recorded you removing that, it would have helped tremendously ! But this was a very thorough and great video.
@@qwaderrickmoore-iu1jv you're correct about that, but because of the cramp work area I wasn't able to get that on camera, so I tried instead to explain how I was able to loosen it in the video.
@@thediyyardie7192 yes you did and with that explanation I was able to get it out with my 24 inch extension and wobble socket. Maybe I went at a different angle because of the length of my extension.
Also it would have been easier with a helper holding up the alternator but…..what I did was go from the wheel well side and use the bottom alternator bolt to hold up the alternator, pushing the bolt in from the outside(opposite of where you took it out) just to hold the alternator up. Then I lifted the top of the alternator so I can raise the compressor and put a bolt in it where the compressor mount to the car so the compressor can help hold the alternator up. Then I went from the top to put the top bolt in and that worked sooo much easier for me than trying to hold the alternator and get the top bolt in first. Anyways, after I got the top on in , I went back to the bottom bolt and took it out so I can place it back in the way it came out.
I hope this helps someone👆🏾, it’s a lot to read but trust me it made an almost impossible job with one person a lot easier.
Took me 1.5 hours with a lift. Great video. I also have small hands and arms lol
Way to go, that is most definitely a world record time, I take it you also used power tools, and of course the small hands and arms are plus lol, much thanks for the compliments on my video also, glad to hear that it was helpful..
Really good video, this seems to look almost identical to the 2009-2014 nissan maxima 3.5👍🏼
Much thanks Carlos, I honestly haven't done an alternator on any of those years Maxims, but being that its also made by Nissan, same engine size, it should be the same setup.
You are the best ….
Step by step explanation which helps a lot keep it up bro 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Much respect..
Fantastic video. Huge help.
Btw this also works for a 2017.
Much thanks Joe, good to hear that my video helped, and thanks also for the info...
Thanks for the video, its was a huge help!!! Btw i aint doing it again lol,, it took me like 4hrs to complete!!!
lol, I know its not the funnest repair job to do, especially catching the top bolt of the alternator, that is the most complained part of doing this job I feel...
A couple tips to make this easier if you have a Quest:
1. There is far less room to work with than the Murano as the sidewall of the engine bay appears to come down a little farther, so you will have to disconnect the oil cooler line to the oil filter in order to get the compressor to drop far enough to let the alternator past. Might as well do it when you are unbolting the line. You will also have to remove the belt tensioner since the Quest only has the AC compressor and alternator running on accessory the tensioner sits directly in front of the top bolt of the compressor and the bottom nut of the alternator.
2. Spray the bottom nut and top bolt with a penetrant oil (I used SeaFoam Deep Creep) and let it set overnight. Especially for the top bolt there just isn't enough room to manipulate well, even with swivels. My bottom nut was so stuck I had to use a helical stripped nut/bolt remover to get enough torque on it.
3. When you are putting the new one in it's going to be very aggravating due to the limited space. Get a decently thick Allen wrench and use it as a temporary "bolt" through the hole facing out towards the wheel well. This will hold it up enough to allow you to get the long clipped bolt through the back. I found it easier to lay underneath and manipulate it from behind. Once it slides in it will push your Allen wrench out and you can go back to the side and wiggle it the rest of the way in.
4. For getting the top bolt in, especially if you don't have anyone to help, zip ties are your best friend. Once you get the connector and charge line attached, use zip ties to zip the harness for the wires up and away. I zipped mine to the EGR tube coming off the valve cover. Then zip tie the coolant hose coming up directly in front of where the bolt goes to the big radiator hose to the left. If you do it right the alternator will be lifted up to almost the perfect spot. You can then get your left hand down on the alternator pulley and wiggle it up and down while you get the bolt started.
This job took me two days only because the bolt/nut were so stuck that I had to let them soak. Make sure not to go ham on the zip ties. Once it looks like nothing is moving anymore, stop. Also be extra careful when cutting them off once everything is in place.
Great info, this can be helpful to anyone doing the alternator on a Quest, much thanks..
I’m taking your zip tie trick. I cussed for three hours on that top bolt
I'm having trouble getting that electrical connector off the top to be able to remove the old alternator. I don't want to have to remove any additional parts (like the fan)unless it's absolutely necessary. Are there any tricks? I can't see when I reach in with pliers, and I'm not sure I can get them around the tabs of the connector even then.
@@joshuaxochitl1027 Get a small, short flat head screwdriver and use it to wedge into the tab on the connector. You can also spray a little bit of lithium grease on it, just be sure to clean the connector really well with some electrical cleaner once it's off. There's really no good way to do it, but using the tiny screwdriver as a wedge while you just wiggle and wiggle was what worked for me. Zip tie as many of the surrounding cables as you can to give you extra access.
Update edit... job done... didnt need the sawzall afterall.. i love buying tools and then taking bawhen not needed. .. original post... My quest is to replace the alternator on my 2012 Quest. What the blankity blank was Nissan thinking with this setup?? I am in to day 3. Hours and hours consumed, trying to remove the top and bottom alternator bolts. All the gadgets and tools, and techniques have failed. They are too torqued, in ridiculous locations, and I have failed to break either one free. Tomorrow, trip to store for Sawzall. Easily, I see attack access to the bottom bolt. The top bolt, however, will be a delicate cut. Hoses and wires will need ziptie tying back and some shielding with an old license plate. As for detaching the wire harness from the old alternator... that was a simple snip. I purchased a new wire harness with the alternator because I have read that they often fail. So the new harness gets attached to the new alternator before I bolt it in place. I left plenty of pigtail lead for the waterproof butt connectors I'm going to use. This job is frustrating, but not impossible. Oh.. also.. if doing a Quest, remove the air intake and top engine bonnet/decoration thingy? Doing so provides big hands more operating room when attacking that top alternator bolt and alternator wiring. And... bravo to DIY YARDI for this excellent video!
Thank you very much that was the best explained , GOD BLESS
Happy to know my video was of helpful Willy, you're quite welcome, and blessings to you also..
Thank you, great very useful
You're welcome.
Best video!
much thanks Amy..
Yo I appreciate your vid, I knew I was going to have 2 disconnect the a/c, that I just put in, thanks for the info 👍🏾
Bless up.
thank you, i fixed the alternator on my dads maxima.
You're welcome Edgar, always good to hear that my videos are helpful..
Great job
Much thanks.
I see so many videos For me, You are the Best. I give to you 100% FROM THE CUBAN MAN CORAL GABLES MIAMI FLORIDA ESTADOS UNIDOS US
Blessings Raul, I'm trying to make my videos where the average person can see and do these jobs themselves, I appreciate you, One Love Every time...
Thanks for the video. The only thing you missed was reconnecting the main electrical cable and the three-prong plug. Very difficult part of the installation.
@Dale Schroeder, you're welcome, but the camera I had at the time was too bulky for the limited space I had to work in while doing that part of the repair, I recently got a smaller on that will be able to get in tight spaces for future videos..
thanks good information on remove
Thanks Jeffery, I appreciate that, and you're welcome,
Great video, so far the best video and not to complicated
Much thanks for the compliment, this is the whole idea of my channel, a lot of people post videos but don't show the step by step process they took to fix it, I am kinda new at this, video and editing that is, but learning as I go. please subscribe to my channel so it can help it to grow, would really appreciate it.
Thank you for doing this, I will do this exited task tomorrow.. thanks to nissan
@@rrodriguez4378 You can do it, it just takes some time and patience.
@@thediyyardie7192 took me 2 days 😂😂.. had a little trouble getting the top screw from the alternator and connector. Thanks again
@@rrodriguez4378 Good to hear that you got it done, and yes that top bolt is kinda difficult to get at, especially if you don't have the right tools for the job, but with a lot of these repairs, it takes a lot of patience.
Very good video, congratulations
Much thanks Javier, I am new to video creating side of it, but doing my best.
Also, please consider subscribing to my channel, I am trying to get it going.
GOOD JOB MAN, STEP BY STEP, THAN'KS
Much thanks Yoreme, you're quite welcome..
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I watched this video to change my 2012 Quest alternator, and it was very helpful. Thank you.
I forgot to take the oil sensor out first like you said to do at 5:17. I'm paying for it now! Great video
Thank you for taking the time to show you're appreciation on my video Travis, sorry to hear about the oil sensor, but its life, stuff happens, we can only do the best we can..
Info is very helpful thanks
You're welcome Edward..
You can do better videos on car repair
And showing us a better way of saving us
Time and money
@@edwardmartinez402 that is exactly what my channel is all about.
amazing video
Much thanks Marty, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me that compliment on my video...
cool works
I appreciate that..
You can AT LEAST take the plastic panels and intake manifold off the top of the engine and have a little room to sneak your swiveling extension contraption at the alternator (unlike as shown in the video). Recommend this sequence for reinstallation: bottom mount bolt with finger-tight nut-> alternator power supply (and ground wire if possible) -> take you a loop of nylon strap or a bungee cord and lasso the alternator pulley and pull upward toward good to control alignment of holes for top mount (pivots on lower mount bolt)-> get your 12mm deep well extension contraption and brace it against any available protrusion behind radiator and EVENTUALLY you’ll get it in (hint: grease is sticky). I had to come in at 45 degrees but if you have enough 3/8” drive extensions (4’ worth) you COULD remove the battery and theoretically go all the way from where it goes and actually have enough clearance to turn the ratchet. 90-degree electric or pneumatic with slim end would definitely help here as others have said. After that ordeal, reinstall a/c compressor and serpentine as described. I’m thankful for the video pointing me in the right direction but your patience will be challenged
^”good” should be “hood”. Don’t forget to tighten lower mount nut and if you couldn’t get the ground on with the other connection, it may be easier to do that last as alternator will be secure at that point. You’ll be fighting hoses and wires the whole time so count on that but it IS humanly possible. Good luck
@@josho5108 You're welcome, and all you said is true, I actually realized that some of my footage was missing after completing this job, so I had to edit this video best possible, but its a learning process, and in the end the aim is to help anyone that is willing to attempt to do these repairs on their own, and I believe that is outcome overall.
thanks
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Best video
Much thanks J, I appreciate that..
That was Real Nice And Stray to get the Job Done by your personal. Experience at a Mechanic Tech profession and iwas a real good Class and Tips to not get you a hard time and i am going 100% whit your video and is was real Helpfully for me and i have to replace my older daughter Nissan Murano 2006 alternator that is Bad i have all ready the one i have to put on but up this way Harrisburg Pa is Real 🆒 out side let se how this coming 2 day is go in to be thanks
You're quite welcome Ismael, you can do it, will take some patience, but take your time you'll get...
Good
much thanks Jesus..
Buentrabajo
Gracias Salvador.
Great video, man! I am following you now doing the same job but I got stuck at the upper alternator bolt. Not sure how you managed to reach that one. I removed the alternator wiring and still no room for reaching that sucker with a ratchet. The coolant hose is in the way and the AC line. BTW is that a size 13 or 14 bolt like the lower long one?
Try removing the plastic air intake on top the radiator, its held in place by two 10mm bolts, that should give you some more space to work, also I used a couple of long 1/2 inch extensions in tandem with a 12mm swivel socket to remove the top alternator bolt.. you most likely will need another person help to hold the alternator in place in order to catch that same bolt when reinstalling..
I'm having trouble locating the top bolt for the alternator. I have the ac compressor dropped and bottom bolt off the alternator. You accessed the top bolt from standing atop the motor? And how did you disconnect the electrical terminal to the alternator and reconnect it with such tight space?
I got to the top bolt with a couple of long extensions and a swivle socket from the angle of where the battery is located to the top bolt of the alt, as far as unhooking the plug from the top of the alt, I suggest keeping the lower bolt in place while removing the upper bolt, this will allow the alt to pivot away from the motor, you will then have space to depress the tab on the connector connected at the top of the alt, while doing that pull up to unplug connector.
Anybody have trouble with lining up the bottom holes. I can not put the bottom part of the alternator to save my life. It feels like a tight fit and won't slide on... any suggestions?
Hey Antonio, what you need to do is open the space on alternator where it bolts on to the car, with the alternator out of the car, screw the bolt in about a 1/4 of an inch or so, find a socket that will fit loosely over the bracket that bolt screws into, position the alternator on the socket with the bracket inside it, tap the head of the bolt with a hammer lightly a few taps until the bracket moves enough to fit on to the car..
Hey, just want thanks for tips. I removed on my 2009 yesterday. It was little tough , but proving it can be done without evac/remove AC. For me hardest point was the bolt from inner side.
Very good to hear Za TA, that is the most difficult part everyone usually says. congrats to you, you did it. please subscribe if you didn't already do that, would really appreciate it.
How does the top bracket go on it I can't get it to line up is it the same as the one on a 2012 as the 2009 bracket
@@barrybroadhead1712 Hey Barry yes the 2012 is the same, but if you're referring to the top bolt of the alternator, I would suggest you snug the lower bolt first, then you can adjust the alternator until you get the exact alignment, or have someone adjust it from the bottom while you catch the upper bolt.
Thank you for this video...it's been very helpful. I'm swapping out the alternator in my son's Murano but every single nut / bolt that I have encountered feels like it's been welded on. I am currently at a stop at the first nut on the bolt that holds the alternator...this is an awful place to feel like I might not be able to complete it because I can't get a freaking nut off, lol.
Thanks much Chip, but if you remove the air intake across the top of the radiator, its held in place by two 10mm bolts, that should give you a bit more room to work, also its actually a 12mm bolt that holds the top of the alternator, I used a couple of long extensions with a swivel, that is how I was able to access it, good luck with that. let me know how it goes... also will try to help if you have any other questions.
Hey Chip, if you look at my video around minute 15:30, it shows the type of swivel I used to pull the lower and upper alternator bolts, the upper is 12mm and the lower is 14mm. Also did you remove the piece of plastic intake on top by the radiator? doing that will give you more space to work.
The smallest electric saw from harbor freight helped me cut off the bolt heads which were stripped from the same issue your having
@@knightridersbrother I’m buying an Irwin bolt out set this morning and will have to go the saw route if they don’t work. Thank you for the tip!
@@thediyyardie7192 Yes, I watched the video a few times before I started. your swivel joint looked more stable than mine, which is why I asked which kind you had…as I could not tell just by looking at it in the video. Thanks.
This vid is a keeper, thanks for sharing
You're welcome.
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Much thanks Brian, I appreciate you...
Will this work on a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum?? Ours went out this morning and I know thats what it is. It runs while hooked up to another car with jumper cables, but soon as we take the cables off, it dies.
@ Charlez Wrighte, to be honest, I haven't worked on a Pathfinder Platinum, but most of these Nissan's are designed pretty much the same way..
I just bought a used 2009 Murano for my son in college. The alternator was replaced right before I bought it and I can clearly see it is new. Less than a week after purchasing it, the brake/battery light is blinking and I can see the voltage while idling is fluctuating, sometimes 14v, sometimes 13 and now around 12 or less when I turn on the headlights. The guy I bought the Murano from threw away the receipt. Before changing the new alternator out, I just want to make sure if there are other things I could test or if the issue could be in the wiring...? How can I test the output from the alternator if it is buried the way it is. Any suggestions appreciated, thanks!!
Hey Jeff, you can start by checking all your connections, make sure the 12 volt lead and plug to the alternator are securely connected, at the connectors for the battery, make sure both battery and terminals are clean and free of corrosion and firmly connected, also verify drive belt has good tension, if all of that checks out, then its possible the new alternator is defective. if you have to replace it, be sure to get a good quality replacement, because you wouldn't want to do that job twice, good luck with that...
@@thediyyardie7192 I found out the defective alternator was a Duralast and Autozone gave me a warranty exchange at no cost (typically not transferable), thank you AutoZone!!! I was able to get the old one out, the most difficult thing was the upper alternator bolt, I had to remove the upper radiator hose to get enough room (which meant draining the anti-freeze). Getting the alternator back in was no easy task either... the lower bolt went in first, but after that, had difficulty getting the upper bolt to line up properly, I got my son to hold the alternator while I tried to line up that upper bolt, eventually shoe-horning it in. When the time comes to get it back out in the future, well, I'm hoping it's not me that does that. The new alternator is working great and back to 14+ volts charging. Thanks again for the video!!!!
@@jeffsullivan3829 you're welcome man, everyone complains of that same exact issue, getting the top bolt back in, but you did the right thing in getting your son to hold the alternator in place, I stuffed some shop rags under the one I did, to prop it up in order to catch the top bolt. not a fun job, but you did it, good to hear that👍...
When did you unplug the cable from the alternator? I didn't see when you did that step in the video.
it wasn't possible to get the camera in that area to get it on film, so I had to basically explain that part in the video.
I've got a bolt that the oil has caked onto and is making it impossible to get out any suggestions on how to get the third bolt out
Hey Winter, which bolt are you referring to exactly?
Great video but I would think the PCV valve is causing that oil to come out the dip stick tube . I would replace it also
True, a faulty PCV can cause blow back SheerWill, but on this car, the dipstick was accidentally left out after an oil change, then driven on a 800 miles road trip, causing oil to dump out onto the alternator during the entire trip..
@@thediyyardie7192 wow that’s a long way👍🏻
Would this procedure work on a 2016 Nissan Murano???? Thank you!
Yes, Its pretty much the same set up with a few minor differences.
Would this also apply to the 2020 murano?
To be honest I'm not sure, being that I've never done this job on that year Murano, but I wouldn't be surprised if its the same though, these engines tend to have a simular setup.
Anybody having trouble reaching the top altenator bolt, here's a trick I found, move the 1 inch hose to the right and place it over the power bolt to the alternator, then the bolt will be exposed.
How were you able to get the bolt and plug off the alternator at 16:10? I can not fit my wiggle or wrench in there. A hose is in the way
Hey Christian, you should be able to maneuver that hose out of your way and tuck it behind the alternator, also some people remove the piece of plastic air intake duct on top the radiator to access some more work space, its held in place by some 10mm bolts, let me know it that works out for you.
you should get a bit more access to the plug once you get that bolt removed and tilt the alternator out away from the engine.
@@thediyyardie7192 Thank you. This video was a huge help.
@@509Christian Much thanks, I wasn't able to video everything because tightness of work area and bulkiness of camera, but did the best I could, appreciate the compliment...
@@thediyyardie7192 I'm not sure if I'm just dumb but I have the alternator tilted and can't figure out how to remove the plug, any tips?
What can you use if you do not have the swivel adaptor?
You will need a swivel or universal, most tools set comes with a quarter and half inch universal, or you can pick one up in your local parts supply shop, shouldn't be more than $10.
What do i do if my tensioner is stiff and wont move?
Sounds like its frozen stuck, and will need to be replaced if that's the case, but you can always cut the belt off and replace it with a new one.
Make sure you are turning in the correct direction.
Does this procedure work on a 2013 Pathfinder (3.5)?
Hey Eric, I can't say for sure, I haven't done a alternator on a truck truck that year, but most of those 3.5 Nisans are setup pretty much the same way, the only difference may be the direction the engine is positioned, and space to work..
Will this method work on a 2010 Altima 3.5? Last time I was able to pull it through the top
It can be removed either way, but removing it from the top involves removing the front bumper, evacuating the A/C system and loosening the radiator with some draining of coolant.. much more work..
@@thediyyardie7192 the last time I did the alternator on my wife's 2010 Altima 3.5 I pull it out from the top and only had to remove the fans, radiator hoses, power steering bracket, battery tray and a few other small things. I'm just wondering if I can remove it from the side on a 2010 Altima 3.5 the way you did on Murano.
@@MrStudmuffin64 you should be able to, you would just have to loosen the a/c compressor and lower it to the subframe to give you the space to remove the alternator.. with no coolant or refrigerant drain..
Hi, I have nissan murano 2010 and recently the brake light and battery light came on and some time it shut down while I was driving. Are those symptoms cause by bad alternator?
Hi Vinh, it sure sounds like it, but you should first check all connections to the battery and alternator, make sure no wires are burnt, loose or corroded, if everything looks good, then you need a good digital DC volt tester, you should test the volts output across he battery with the engine running, you should get a reading between 13.5 to 14.5 volts, and also test with head lights and heater/a/c blower on, any reading below 13.5 the alternator is bad.
Thanks for answering me.I did check the voltage output while engine running before I turned headlights and A/C on the voltage only 11.5v and after I turn headlights and A/C on the voltage keep dropping down.
@@vinhton8505 You're welcomer, but yes, it does look like your alternator is gone.
I'm having the same issue the alternator and battery have been replaced three times. Now they found a pinhole in the coolant line that was leaking all over the alternator which was causing it to go bad. Does that sound correct?
What is the name of that line you tried to pull up is that a power steering return line I trying to find out what's the right name for it
Hey The Tootoo222, yes it is the return/fluid cooling line, if you're looking to replace that part, I've done one before and had a hard time finding it new, I ended up getting a used one.
@@thediyyardie7192 yes I'm trying to find one because this guy cut mines when replacing my engine smh he said it can be fix I said how I never saw nobody fix then before be I need replace mines as well I'm trying to get the perfect name for it
@@Tootoojackson Try a junk yard, that part is aluminum, so its no problem getting it form there as long as its in decent shape, good luck with that.
Alternator bolt its just spinning the bottom one what do i do to take it off?
The nut at the back is supposed to have like a hook connected to it that makes it lock so you can tighten or loosen it, the hook must have broken off causing the nut to spin while you're trying to loosen the bolt, my best suggestion is to try to get a wrench on the nut at the back of the alternator to prevent it from spinning. You will most likely need someone to loosen the bolt while you hold the wrench on the nut, good luck with that Will.
@@thediyyardie7192 the hook is actually there maybe it pop out idk I'm diy this is my first time doing this
@@willpage79 if the bolt is just spinning and not loosing, you will need to keep the nut from spinning somehow, a wrench or vice grip should do the job.
Hello I just replaced my alternator but my car seems to still be dying and not starting. Only starts when I jump it and once the cables come off it dies again. Could it still be the alternator?
Yes, it could possibly be a defective alternator, but I would first check all connections to the battery and the alternator, make sure everything is clean and free of corrosion and making proper contact, make sure the small wires with the socket is plugged in all the way on the alternator, also have a load check done on your battery to make sure its good, if all of those check out, test the out put of the alternator with the engine running, 13.5 to 14.5 volts is a good charging system. if the volts are lower than specified , its most likely a faulty alternator, most part stores has a machine that can table test alternators, I would have yours checked, and the new one too before installation, if this one turns out to be faulty..
@@thediyyardie7192 ok thanks. I jumped it not even 20 minutes ago and with the cables still connected it was reading around 14v but as soon as I took them off it went down quick. I wonder if it could be the battery not holding the charge. But I’m going to check the connections on the alternator here in a couple minutes. But I also have another question, when the car is off there’s this clicking noise inside the car I have no idea what it is but it’s near the center console.
@@LukeL1234 whatever is causing that clicking sound is most likely draining your battery while the car is parked, I have seen blend door actuators do that when they go bad, but would only make that noise while the the car is on, try to find the source and disconnect or replace whatever is causing it, keep in touch, let me know how things are going..and you're welcome..
This is the same as a maxima 2011?
Your 2011 should be similar to the on in my video, all these 6 cyl Nisan engines are designed alike.
Does it have to be a 3/8 ratchet can we use1/2
@Obed B, as long as it fits, I used the 3/8s because its smaller and the work space is tight..
i did this today on a Maxima...they really coudn't design it just a little different so you wouldn't have to "wiggle" for an hour?
stupid design if you ask me...also putting it where coolant or oil can leak directly into it from above
took me 4 hours start to finish (way longer than an alternator job should take)....had to drop the subframe a little and the passenger side engine mount ...and I did take the little bracket off...and drained the coolant (all that was easy compared to actually fitting the alternator in that hole) .and it was still a total struggle with all that...without dropping engine mount and subframe it was impossible
@anarky4321, these car manufacturers actually design these car to be difficult for the regular Joe to work on, so that way they can hit you with an enormous repair bill if you don't possess that ability.. can't think of any other reason for these ridiculous designs...
Anyone watching the video or reading the comments to know we think an antifreeze leak a small drip that had been leaking down onto the alternator an almost new alternator and caused our problem killed our alternator very small leak minor leak that we ignored thinking its summer we just add a little water we weren't thinking if we had realized it was dripping down onto the alternator we would have hurried up and fixed the leak nows its cost us money and a big headache stranded on side the road etc etc you dont need dont wantl anything leaking onto the alternator it can cost money and problems 😮
Hour 3 of getting that upper alternator bolt off
remove the plastic air intake on top of radiator, that should give you some more space to work, but don't feel bad, everybody catches it with that exact bolt..
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Blink on and off while driving
Hey Manny, I would check the connections on the battery first, make sure they're clean and making proper contact, also have battery tested to make sure its holding the proper charge, if all of that checks out, then I would check the charging system, it should be charging between 13.5-14.5 volts, if its much lower or higher than those readings, then your alternator is most likely the issue..
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I appreciate you..
This was the worst alternator job i have ever done and even after looking at videos i had a hard time. It took me 4 hours with power tools. It was buddies car and I told.him it should be 30 minutes.
After the job i told him to sell this garbage nissan and get a Toyota or lexus
Tyx man
@Ever Big ups..
hello just wanted to say thank you for this video the way your video showed i did it in 4 hours. Your video is one of the best in you Tube Again thanks for sharing.
Your quite welcome Ganesh, I appreciate you taking the time to say that, the whole intention for this channel to be a source of good help and information for whoever needs it...
Man awesome video! Thank you you, i have a question if you happen to know of anything about it, so i replaced me 2010 spark plugs fuel injectors coils, and did the whole mas reset but i am having an issue with, once the car has been driven and i park it and i come back to the car, when i turn it on it has a long crank like its not getting gas or power to it? I am also replacing the throttle body this week and the mas sensor also the starter... and battery, and thats just becuase i dont think theyu have been replaced and its at 140k miles just want them to be new and hoping the starter can also fix this " cranking issue that i takes a good couple seconds cranking til lit finally turns on. No engine light or anything is on idles like new. Thanks in advance bro
Much thanks for the compliments on the video, two things comes to mind, do you live in a warm or cold climate area? these cars have a cold start system that increase the fuel during start-ups on cold days, that system could be having an issue, second which is most likely the issue with your car, the fuel system is supposed to maintain a certain amount of psi with the engine running as well as when its off, if this pressure is not being maintained, it can cause hard/extended crank to starts, there are several things that can cause this, a faulty fuel psi regulator, a worn fuel pump, or a leak in the fuel to engine line, this could be inside the tank where you can't see it. You will need a fuel pressure tester to check this, you want to do the test with engine running as well as off, you will need to get recommended fuel psi with engine on as well as off. hopefully this helps..
thanks for your detailed responed man! So i live in texas where its always hot and humid, but i personally never had this issue even when i lived in cold temperature like wa state. It all happened when i replaced the spark plugs, coils, and cleaned the throttle body and mas, frist also changed the mas air flow boot connecter and also fuel injectors, do you think its possible to be a fuel injector? Because other then that the car was always starting right away everytime without cranking hesitation it feels like its a fuel thing because you can physically feel the car trying to get the fuel to start i feel like. Just random as to why it would tip anything else off as the car doesn't get driven too much. I wanna look at the fuelpump after i replace the starter and battery with my throttle body and mas sensor this week just waiting for my starter, also a side not what do you think about the camshaft sensor and crank sensor? Would those be possible?. Much appreciated again bro. @@thediyyardie7192
@@Aesthetics622 yes a faulty fuel injector could cause that issue, it would be a similar issue as I mentioned with the fuel pump, its called a leak down, this is when one or more of the injectors remain open after the engine is shut off, this causes the fuel line to loose pressure leaking into the engine, this could cause the engine to be flooded, which would create the extended crank to start condition. try pressing the gas pedal down slightly while starting your car, if it cranks up faster this way, that could be the problem.
@@thediyyardie7192 could you explain more about the "cold start system"? I have the exact opposite problem. I'm up in Canada and my 09 keeps flooding in winter. I assumed leaky injector but maybe it's this cold start system acting up. I always have to clear flood holding gas pedal down while cranking
@@jordan4220 Your issue sounds like a or some leaking injectors issue, the cold start system kicks in once the car is started, it works like a choke did on the old carburetor type motors, it holds the engine at a higher RPM until it warms up. your car seems to be flooded before you attempt to start it, that would most likely be caused by leaky injectors.
So thx i just now get ready to remove out the altenator thx to ur steps the only thing i had bad time was with the alternator nut and bolt the nut was rounded i even got a not extrator and no luck i sed fuck it i cut the fucker lol thx again
@Ever, good to hear that my video was helpful to you, I heard a few others say they had a issue with that same bolt, but you did what you needed to do to get it done, take care..
Great job
Much thanks Kevin, I appreciate the compliment..