How do you replace alternator in a 1985 pontaic fiero?

Answer 1

Some manuals say through the bottom of engine compartment.

You have to remove oil filter(and drain oil), And heater hose pipe( and coolant),

Oh, how expensive and messy.

Hears the correct, inexpensive, easy, and Fast way..

If you have the 2.5, remove the TOP engine torque strut. Engine should stay in place.

The engine is balanced on bottom and easily adjusted back and forth for re-installation.

The torque strut is attached to the rear of engine compartment then to the alternator adjusting bracket which is attached to the engine.

Remove 13mm bolt on top of alt. to adjusting bracket.

Move the alternator belt out of way. Remember/draw/picture how it's routed.

Then the 2 bolts attaching the adjusting bracket/torque strut holder to the engine.

Remove the nut attaching the wire to the back of alt.

Remove the clip of wires on the back of alt.

Squeeze clip together and pull straight out. A little wiggling helps. A little. Don't damage it.

Remove Bottom Alternator bolt and nut.

Pull alternator out through TOP OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

INSTALLATION: Reverse order. Don't over-tighten belt. If not sure, start a little loose.

If it squeels, go a little tighter till it stops.