Toyota Tundra Alternator Replacement
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- Anthony shows you how to change the alternator on our 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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This video helped me tremendously.
I unhooked the negative battery terminal.
Loosened belt tensioner. Put in 4mm Allen wrench for pin. Removed belt from alternator.
Removed lower radiator hose after draining radiator. This gave me lots more room.
Removed clips and brackets on wires and lines in the way.
Two bolts out of pwr steering pump and bungied it up out of the way.
Three bolts and a nut removed from alternator. Removed wires from alternator.
The alternator then came out the side wheel well easily. I was surprised because it didn’t look like it would fit.
Reverse steps to replace.
The bolts were tight and most difficult to remove with so little clearance. I used multiple sockets and wrenches. 10, 12 and 14 mm.
Thanks for the video!
5.7 2wd with tow package. 150 A
You just saved me $1,600. That's what the dealership here in DC wanted for a replacement alternator and install. Your video helped me do it myself. One suggestions, the two bolts for the power steering pump are at the 12 and 3 o'clock positions looking towards the truck from the front. I was trying to get the same bracket bolt out you did because I thought you meant the small bracket closer to the wheel well.... Once I figured that out after watching your video for the 20th time...it was pretty easy. Thanks again.
Awesome to hear! Glad it was helpful! :)
KTMAdventure Rider
That’s what I was told by the dealership today to do my alternator... 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Hell no I said and now I’m about to do the job today lolol... smart thinking bro...
$700 in Cincinnati
I know this is a older video, but the dealer just quoted me $1900 for a battery and alternator on my 12
I had to replace my Alternator in my '12 Tundra 5.7L recently. I wanted to say 'Thank You' for the VERY instructional video. You saved me hours of trying to figure out what to remove and what not to... GREAT JOB!!! Very sorry to hear that you had to do it twice...
Happy we could help!
This is pretty helpful, but I found it easier to drop the sway bar, that allowed me to use my hand (not fingers) on the breaker bar and ratchet. Also he forgot to mention that there is another bolt (10mm) on the bracket that holds the power cable to the alternator. I also found very easy to drop it down thru the bottom. Since I'm an older guy, I took the easier way.
You’re absolutely right Ray. I work on them and that is the way I do it.
Did you still have to remove the power steering pump?
@@paxster76 You have to on the 5.7. I mean remove the bolts and move it out of the way
Thank you so much for this video. Had to change mine out today and I probably wouldn't have even attempted it without this to help. The only advice I have to give anyone else who has to change their alternator on their Tundra is to really consider just sticking a For Sale on the truck because it was a pain in the ass. Thanks again!
Yes sell me your tundra for cheap ill replace that alternator lol
Geez. Whiny.
Very helpful. My alternator just went out on my Tundra. Same situation. I was about to do all of that front end, radiator, etc. Thank you for saving me. I love you guy’s energy and connection BTW.
Glad we could help!!
Man ooooo man I almost made that mistake of getting the 100amp alternator but instead I got the 150 and thank god I did. I’m about to install it on my 2012 Toyota Tundra limited edition. I would of had to do all that extra work you both did. I called Toyota and asked which alternator it was and they said in their computer that it was the 150 so that’s the one that I ended up buying from O’Reilly auto parts. For all you that are not sure just call Toyota and ask them what’s the one it comes with stock and go from there that way you guys get the correct one and avoid all that extra work from the beginning 👍🏽👍🏽... thank you for posting the video on here and those two cars look cool as heel specially the racing one..
Thanks the video. I just finished replacing my 2013 Tundra alternator based off advice from your video and successfully did it.
How many miles on your 2013 mine has 38000 and there saying mine is bad
@@groverhammonds219 Mine went out yesterday at 108,000 miles
@@groverhammonds219 2007 Tundra with 95000 and the factory alt just failed..
The alternator did wiggle out from the side after removing the power steering pump. My 2008 Sequoia PCM had to relearn. I changed the alternator in cold weather and it did not work correctly until the engine warmed up and I let the car run for about 30 minutes. Finally the new alternator started to work properly. Before that the care kept idling at about 200 rpm and would turn off.
Thank you for posting this video. Did this job on my Wife's 2010 2WD 4.6L Tundra today. One thing I did differently was draining the radiator and moving the lower hose out of the way to get access to the power steering pump bolts.
Thanks. Just saved me a bunch of time. At least I ordered the 150a Denso. Getting it out and in will be the challenge.
I have a '12 Tundra with 162k miles with the original alternator in it.
Well, the darn thing finally gave out this week and i am just gonna take it to my mechanic and have them deal with it.
I'm not much of the mechanic type and i sure as hell do not got the patience for doing work like this to replace an alternator on my Tundra.
I did however replace the alternator on my 2000 Durango a year ago. But thats because its literally right therecwhen you open the hood.
I open the hood on my Tundra, its lije reading another language...
Thank you for posting this video but i will not be attempting this on my Tundra...
I want to thank you so much for this video!! If I wouldn't have seen this, I would have been in the same boat with O'Reilly's. Asked the same question about rear DVD!
One suggestion on the removal; I did take sway bar ( very easy) down and also the radiator hose. Made it so much easier. Other than that, this was awesome.
i dont have a tundra but i watched the video because i want to support your channel. i want to see you succeed because your story is inspiring. your story reminds me of bill caswell. i want to race too. i dont necessarily want to be the best. just want to race. i also live in vegas i know there is a race club that meets at the silverton. im hoping to join it once i get my project car running that ive had sitting for over a year. a combination of lack of time, money, space, energy and all kinds of other excuses keeps my car from running. but anyway keep up the good work.
David of the Meadow thanks so much! I appreciate your support and hope you can get your project car up and running soon! :)
Lot easier than the other videos still took 5 hours glad its over
7 years old tundra alternator bad, Unheard off. Thanks for the video!
great vid... I'm an Ag mechanic and went to NAPA... they told me the same thing "GOT A REAR DVD"... WTF!!!, thanks for the info. Glad I saw this before I started, the NAPA alt. is going back and I'm taking it to Toyota, it would cost me more in shop time than what I would have to pay the dealership
My Toyota dealership asking $865 for alternator and labor half of that is labor
Is it better just to get the bigger amp alternator
Your video on the Toyota alternator change was GREAT In formation. Swamped out for a 150amp the power steering was a bitch..but got it done in 5 hours with spacers included! Thank you!
I'm just gonna say I have the rear DVD player. 😂. Thank you so much for your video, now it's my turn to swap my alternator out.
good luck! haha
I have a 2011 tundra 5.7 my truck has transmission lines in the way of sliding my alternator out. Did you have that problem
Thanks for this video.. I have a 2007, 5.7, towing pkg with 95k and the alt just went. I am definitely going with the 150 amp and this video as a guide. THANK YOU....
Toyota makes a reliable vehicle, but what the hell were they thinking when they mount the alternator way down a the bottom. These trucks go off road through deep puddles and also get packed with snow and then the snow melts right into the alt.
SHould always buy the biggest available size for your specific car. It's okay to have more amperage than you need, but it's not okay to have less
Had to do ot again. Cause of the weak alternator... saved me a 3rd time... thanks very helpful
Thank you so much I was about to take my tundra to mechanic with money I don't have. Now I think I can do it myself only thing that sucks is it broke down at my wife's work and it snowing and cold wich sucks ass but I have no choice unless I can figure a way to get it to my house damn this is gonna suck. But thanks for showing it doesn't have to be pulled all apart.
Great video.. I don't have this problem yet. I've been wondering how involved this job was. Thank you in advance for the on point information 🙏🏻
Thanks for the vid I’m about to attempt this but I’m putting in a 390a alt so won’t have any underpowering problems😂
What alternator brand? Part number?
want to say thank you for posting even with the help it was a giant pain in the ass but could have been a nightmare thanks again it was easier to drop the sway bar once that was out of the way i had it out in no time and back in even faster
Your first mistake was buying a cheap alternator from O-Rylies!
How the fuck do you get O-Rylies from O'Reilly?
Dude first time I've seen your video, about to do this job and I don't know sh%t about mechanics but I have access to many and their tools at my work and gonna try it. After watching this helpful video you are like the modern day mother Teresa as far as I'm concerned! I learned a lot of info from this and sure hope I can pull this off...
Haha you got this!
I changed mine out while replacing the water pump. It’s not an easy job. I did the water pump, alternator, drive belt, and idle pulley in about 8 hours. Total parts for all that was cheaper than just getting the water pump replaced by Toyota.
Lmao I’m looking this up for work real fast and I’m like these people look familiar then I see the GGR car. Thanks for the help haha
Hahaha that's awesome. Hope you have an easy day at work! That swap kinda sucks lol
anyone have the part number for the bushing? I destroyed mine trying to hammer it out of the old alternator...
Yes a part number would be great mine won't come out.
Any luck?
thanks, I was actually able to get the alternator out with only removing the passenger wheel, didnt have to remove the steering pump
I used to think working on engines in full-size cargo vans was a bit tight when compared to the pickups that I owned in the past. But now I think newer pickups are even worse than the vans.
I am currently building a toy hauler out of a Ford E450. Even with the 6.8L V10 crammed in the engine compartment, the E-Series seems to have more room to work on than your Toyota Tundra...
IF you have the 5.7L with FWD like my Platinum... they really crammed it in there! 🧐
Not much room for large hands I have found! 🧐
Future reference just call the dealership and ask for parts dpt and they should know the voltage
Voltage is 12 on all choices. Amperes output is the question.
Great video guys. I will not be tackling this job. Appreciate it.
When you disconnect the battery in your Tundra your computer will lose your fuel mixture settings. It needs to drive about 20 miles to relearn them. Idle will be 250 to 350 may even stall a couple times. But then it relearns and will run like normal. Learned this the hard way when I replaced my battery. My truck ran like garbage so I took it back to the part store to have the system tested but it cleaned up and ran great while I was on the way there. Everything tested great but I wonder how it would have tested with the idle so low?
so essentially its in limp mode for those first 20 miles
Thank you for your video, it save me some time on replacing the alternator on my 2008.
3 Alternators for this Tundra. if you have the TOW PACKAGE you will need The 150 amp Alternator.
I have been a tech for 7 years now and I just had to stop going to the parts store because their always that one guy who thinks he a master tech and try's to tell me how to do my job well selling me the wrong part because he tested a battery once. I go to the dealership now because the parts are always right and the dude that sell me the part isn't trying to school me on why valve caps are important lol and the quality is better and I don't need a warranty so I can do it again 2days later because the part failed lol yeah it's happen
Even the dealers sell you the refurbished ones so what does it matter in the end. Still a risk.
@@vlsr71 Very true!
Thanks for the video. I seem to recall a couple of years ago you and Anthony shared a video of a starter replacement without removing the exhaust manifold. I cannot seem to find it. Can you share a link to the video. It was helpful on my last starter repair and it's time for another one....
Great vid! I was wondering to go with a bigger alternator since I have a sound system and just installed an aftermarket stereo with a touch screen. Thanks for the vid!
That one bolt looks like it was holding the ps pump thanks
Got a sub from me had to do this job last week and I ran into both exact problems was fighting for a good while to get bolt out didn't need to then when finally realized didn't need to lucky for me I watched your video and check my part number on my alternator and mine was a 150 amp and they tried to sell me a hundred amp because once again all they cared about was the DVD player which I do not have but have 150 amp alternator so very helpful video thank you thank you thank you
Awesome so glad it helped!
@@MicheleAbbate
Did you get your idle issue fixed I'm running into that now I hear there is a procedure you have to do for it to relearn the idle because it does not save the memory from replacing the battery
@@ivanramey5157 it just took a few cycles and some driving. It will relearn itself. Give it a couple days
This is spot on. Going through this hassle rn. FML. Anyone want to buy a tundra?
I can't find the second bolt holding the power steering pump on...
To clarify on a the amps. 2007 through 2010 5.7 V8 had 100 amp standard, 130 amp was used with the tow and cold weather package. So in other words, very few came with the 100 amp alternator. In 2011 130 was standard and 150 came with tow and cold packages.
Sequoias came with 130, then 150 amp.... Because they had the DVD players...😝
Good video. Ill be paying my mechanic for this one 🙅🙅🤷🏿🤷🏿
I just did this, my god this such a helpful video!! I appreciate you posting this!!
How long it took you to replaced it ??
Helpful video!!!! Thanks!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!
This video was a massive help with work today. Thanks man!
Travis Teague yay that's awesome to hear!!
Thanks guys, great help on this damn thing
Call your local dealership
Give them your vin
Ask what amp alternator you need
My sequoia needs the 180 amp. Previous owner put a 150.
Crazy part is the 150 reman is more expensive
Thanks for the video guys!! You just made this super easy for me.
My spacers did not come out and I couldn’t get them out, so I installed new alternator with out them. I could take it any more.
Thanks great video. Attempting it now.
thanks bro u help out a lot
This was really helpful 🤙🏼 thanks 🙏
Do you think these engineers stay up late and think, "This ought to get them".
Bro, does your Tundra have a DVD? Just curious? :-)
Great video bud. We have all been there. Subscribed.
Hey guys, I live in Dallas Texas and my trucks alternator is bad who’s your Texas guy who helped y’all out and would it be possible to help me? Not a car guy so idk exactly how to do this
Our buddy D'Angelo, but he works at the dealer
@@MicheleAbbate thanks guys’ this video helped 🤙🏼
Good video,definitely a help with so many mixed answers out there!! A lot of clarification in your video,thanks for sharing!
Thank you, dude.
Great video I half do mine thanks for the great info
I live in rusty ass NY where CZcams videos are only fantasy. Anyways, top power steering bolt broke even after soaking in liquid wrench for a day. What a shitshow.. I fought that fkr for 10 hours trying to get that pump out. Finally leveled up though and final boss is tomorrow. 🦾 word of advice - take out the fan and shroud, remove upper and lower radiator hoses (after draining radiator). I know it seems like more work but there is much more room to access the power steering pump bolts, and soak the shit out of every nut and bolt with a good penetrating oil for at least 24 hours if you live in the rust belt. I'm replacing everything but the water pump and ac compressor while I have this apart (alternator, steering pump, belt tensioner, idler pulley, belt, steering lines/hoses, reservoir). I hopefully never have to go through this shit again. I hope the engineer that designed this layout burns in Hell. 💀
I'm in New England attempting this now on a 2011 5.7. I'm at the "soak the shit out of every nut and bolt" phase and will take your advice of draining the radiator and removing the shroud and hoses. There's just no room in there. I just barely started rounding off the 12 o'clock position power steering pump bolt. That's when I called it, soaked everything and began re-evaluating. Really hoping I can get that top power steering bolt out without breaking it or rounding it completely.
Everybody working on their vehicles in those dry, arid states don't know our pain!
@@SD-unlimited Jesus, don't round it off lol. Just be patient and let the penetrating oil do it's thing, and if it feels like it's gonna break it probably is so back off a bit. Just apply steady pressure. It might creak and pop but it will eventually come out. I was rushing and paid the consequences (broke the bolt). Removing everything is the hardest part of it. Like I said - if you can afford it, replace any components you can while you have it apart or you might be reliving this one day. Good luck!
@@paxster76 It's done. Had about 6 hours into it but it was stupid stuff affecting me like one of the bushings was rust-fused to the old alternator. Took heat, PB Blaster, drifts, a hammer, more heat, etc to get that out. I also did my tensioner, idler and belt while in there.
With the fan, shroud and lower radiator hose removed, there's plenty of room to work. Anyone who's not in a dry, arid state shouldn't even bother trying to take it out the side. Not going to happen with any amount of rust present. If I had to do it again it should easily be half the amount of time or less. Draining the radiator took about 20 minutes by itself. Now knowing where, what and how to take everything off, it wouldn't be as horrible a job.
As you mentioned, ANYONE in a rust belt state, don't even bother trying to only go through the wheel well. You need access from the wheel well but opening up the front helps so much. Drain the radiator, take the fan and shroud off and give yourself as much room as possible. The hard lines are still a pain to work around but it can be done. There are two bolts/brackets holding them in place - one on the alternator, one back further on the transmission pan. Use 6 point sockets/wrenches when you can. Use lots of penetrating oil. Wire wheel all the hardware and use grease or anti-seize when reinstalling to make your life, or the next guys life easier when it needs to be done again.
Thanks @paxster76 for the advice on this. I don't think I would've been able to do it without reading your comment here. Much appreciated!
@@SD-unlimited Really glad I could help out! Yes the bushing didn't come with my new alternator so I had to lube, soak and carefully tap the old one out to reuse. They're impossible to find. And just so everyone knows, the power steering bolt I broke cost me $18 at the dealer (wtf). Of course it's an odd ball size so you can't just go to the hardware store to replace it. This is definitely one of those jobs where you feel like your truck is fighting you every step!
Your old alternator should have had the part number and amperage on it somewhere.
Good god. Takes about 10-20 minutes to change an alternator on my 02 chevy Silverado, hardest part is if you're replacing the belt with a new one getting that new one on, bout the hardest thing to do and it's not even that hard
But my parents bought a 2011 5.7 L Toyota tundra and what you described is what's happening which I was pretty sure it was an alternator with the power issue. The battery is new and so are the battery clamps, the factory ones when I took them off they crumbled to dust so I put new better ones on
Takes like 6 minutes on an 88 obs silverado🤘
Playing Too Short in the background Awesome!!
Nothing easy about this video!
Does anybody know how to turn the alternator to get it out?
Donald Trump is such a cool dude we need Him to guide our country and save us from tyranny
What a pain to have to do it twice because of someone’s incompetence
You would need a larger alternator because the additional electronics require more voltage, the autozone guy wasn't electronic system savvy
Looks like fun
Love the end. Hate when that happens.
Bro when you say we had to remove the power steering pump I damn near shit myself! And then I saw thankfully no Ha Hah Hah
Thanks, Very helpful video!!! 👍👍👍👍 Just Subbed
Is faster, removing the fan and the fan shroud and the radiator.
Awesome video thanks man!!
Another reason the previous gen tundra is better. Litterally an hour job and that includes dropping the skid plate.
Helped out a ton thank you
Very helpful thank you
The mounting dowel pins that go behind the unit are rusted into the alternator. I went to the dealership and they said that they don't exist...??? I need to replace them on my new alternator. Anyone have a part number? 2007 5.7 Tundra. Thanks!!!
Any luck?
If I had watched your video first I would have been able to do it in60 minutes or less.
Owners of some FWD Tundra's may have a huge undercarriage skid plate like on mine... to deal with also! 🧐
Engineering nightmare...I hate working on my Tundra. I wish VW made pickups.
Pulled mine out from the bottom. Jacked up the truck, let the tires hang.
Removed shield.
Rubber mat by wheel
Left wheel on
Serpentine Belt removal
3 alternator bolts. 130 A have towing package
Did not need to remove hoses or power steering pump. Power steering pump had 2 bolts and 1 nut on the front by the pully. Wasn’t necessary to remove.
Pulled out from the bottom from where I removed the rubber mat.
Do you have 4x4 and a 5.7L v8? Just bought a 320 amp high output alternator for an audio system and I have to swap them out.
Dreamer760 neither a 4x4 or 5.7
I have the smaller motor 4.6 or 4.7 with the tow package
Did you unbolt the sway bar? And about how long did it take?
Yeah bud this is the 4x4 5.7L you cant just pull it out from the bottom on this 5.7 L. I have been fighting this pos for about 5 hours so i decided to watch a video to see if there is an easier way and this video is by far the most efficient way ive seen
Thankfully it’s not true???? I have to and still fighting with this damn truck
Disheveled at best.
Stay away from AutoZone. They have the worst parts available. Their product brand is called Duralast. They need to change that to Hope it last. They give you a lifetime warranty but, who wants to change an alternator or starter every six months? Especially on at 5.7 Tundra. Go somewhere else and buy a Denso alternator. If you want quality, buy Denso parts for your vehicle.
Just did this and it sucks. Spent two hours just puting the 2 bolts for the power steering back in. No fun kids
How much a mechanic can charge me for do it that?
Pep Boys told me, $500, several small shops told me $600 - $800. Cost me elbow grease, tired fingers, neck cramps, but used the money I saved for a shrimp dinner. Good luck.
Love life story’s
Worst alternator is vw beatle look it up
MINE WAS A LOT EASIER.
Power regulator lol 😂
Sounds like a pain in the ass