Pretty hard from what I understand, I haven't done it, but on Newcougars.org, it gets talked about a lot. Expect to put no less than a full weekend into it if you're a backyard mechanic.
i dont know if you have changed this alternator or not but if you have and the new one quit call me i know the problem mine went out 5 times before i figured it out. 252-814-9267
Remove the belt from your 1999 Chevy Malibu alternator. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new alternator.
Begin by removing the belt from your 1999 Mercury Mystique alternator. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new alternator.
Remove the belt from your 1999 Chevrolet Malibu alternator. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining nuts. Reverse the process to change to the new alternator.
To replace the alternator on a 2001 Mercury Cougar, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Remove any components obstructing access to the alternator, such as the engine cover or air intake. Then, disconnect the wiring harness and the mounting bolts for the alternator. Finally, install the new alternator by reversing the removal steps, ensuring all connections are secure before reconnecting the battery.
Typically it means you should start saving for a new alternator. One of the not so rare engineering flaws on this generation Cougar is the alternator, which will die due to poor factory wiring fairly often. There are mods to fix this problem, and Ford Lincoln Mercury dealers will see instructions to change the wiring of the alternator to be like that of the '01 and '02 Cougar2s when they go to change the Alt, not all alternator shops will necessarily know this is an issue. If you take this on yourself, know this, the after market (ie motocraft) alternators for the Cougar are not nearly as reliable as the genuine Ford OEM product. And also, even if you take the alternator to have it checked at pep-boys or such, it will probably show that it is still good while it is indeed the issue.
put in new alternator but it will not charge battery. alternator was tested and found to be good. why wont it charge the battery?
You can find the alternator on the front, right hand side, of your engine. Remove the cables from the alternator. Remove the belt. Remove the retaining nuts. Reverse the process to install the new alternator.
Remove wiring harnesses, unbolt it, remove from engine. Install new alternator, apply tension using bar, bolt it, hookup wiring harnesses.
Remove the tire and wheel from your 1999 Mercury Cougar. Remove the brake spring and the break caliper. The brake pads will come off. Reverse the process to install the new brake pads.
Every time you disconnect a battery cable you have to reprogram the radio stations ( if that's what you are asking )
Begin by removing the belt from your 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse alternator. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new alternator.