To remove the alternator from a 1998 Mercury Mystique, first disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent any electrical shorts. Next, remove the serpentine belt by releasing tension on the tensioner pulley. Once the belt is off, disconnect the electrical connectors and the mounting bolts securing the alternator. Finally, carefully lift the alternator out of its mounting bracket for replacement or repair.
You must remove the fuel tank.
You remove no pulleys. Just loosen the belt and then remove the alternator.
Remove the belt from your 1998 Chrysler Town and Country alternator. Disconnect the wiring from the alternator. Loosen and remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to put the new alternator on.
In the passenger compartment fuse panel ( # 27 ) is a light blue color 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter
There is either a leak still evident in the system or air in the system or the E-brake is on slightly.
remove belt, remove alternator plugs, then bolts. pull out alternator. then undo bolts for bracket and remove.
Needs new alternator.
Depending on which engine you have, an alternator could range from $140-195 (USD) at Autozone.com.
To replace the alternator on a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the serpentine belt by loosening the tensioner, then disconnect the electrical connectors and mounting bolts from the alternator. Install the new alternator by reversing the removal process, ensuring all connections are secure, and reattach the serpentine belt. Finally, reconnect the battery terminal and start the engine to verify proper operation.
150$ to 200$
it's complicated,you need a professional mechanic
Disconnect the 98 LeSabre battery. Remove the alternator belt. Remove the alternator wiring. unbolt the alternator, remove it, and bolt the new one on. Reconnect the wiring, but the belt on, then reconnect the battery.