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Does the battery need to be disconected to change alternator belt?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. Anytime you work with the alternator you should disconnect the negative battery cable. You don't want to accidently touch a positive connection on the aternator while loosening the alternator holding nuts/bolts.
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