How do you change the alternator on a Ford Fiesta?

Answer 1

Hello, Jamison here, This is not A difficult job, It should take YOU about 2 hours, Note how the belt is routed, It should have A sticker that showes A picture,,, Disconnect the battery, Remove the belt, This is done by locating the tensioner and pulling back from the belt (it is spring loaded)using A ratchet or A wrench, It may have A square hole in the moveable part of the housing if so A ratchet will fit in the hole,,,, now just unbolt the alternator and disconnect the wires, There will be A plug in wire and A bolt on wire, BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE WIRE ENDS, Also DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE NEW unit while putting on the bolted wire.,, Good luck, Jamison. If you have difficulty finding the tensioner, Just pull HARD on the belt were it has A strait spot, act like you are trying to check the tension of the belt, BUT PULL hard, The tensioner will let out slack, Just look for the part that moved,, Also this will help you identify the dirrection that you need to move the tensioner to remove the belt.........

Answer 2

COUPE

See Figure 17

When the battery is disconnected it may cause some abnormal drive symptoms until the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more for the PCM to relearn its strategy.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the coolant tank reservoir.
4. Unplug the alternator electrical connectors.
5. Unfasten the alternator mounting bolts and position the assembly so that you can access the battery positive cable-to-alternator retaining nut.
6. Unfasten the battery positive cable retaining nut, then remove the washer and cable.
7. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.

Fig. Fig. 17: Location of the alternator upper and lower mounting bolts-1998-99 Escort coupe model

To install:

1. Connect the battery positive cable, then install the washer and nut. Tighten the nut to 5-7 ft. lbs. (7-9 Nm).
2. Place the alternator in position and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 29-40 ft. lbs. (40-55 Nm).
3. Attach the alternator electrical connections.
4. Install the coolant tank reservoir.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Answer 3

disconect the neg then take out like 3 bolts and 2 wires

Answer 4

This varies with year, engine, and optional equipment.