How to replace the alternator on a 1.8L Toyota Corolla, Matrix, Yaris, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- This video covers removal and installation of the alternator on Toyota's 1.8L Corolla, Matrix, Yaris as well as the Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe. This is a good project for the home mechanic with some basic tools. On camera is a 2010 Toyota Corolla. This particular engine was used from 2009-2013.
So glad I found this video, finished in 40 min. I had to use an actual pry bar to remove the damn thing. That paper mark the screw and bolt position was such a handful tip.
Mine just went out, I pray it is as easy as it looks.. It never fails in the cold wet winters...
Video was extremely clear and easy to follow. Drive belt photo was very helpful. Good job!
This was the best video! thank you for the specific socket sizes and how to remove the clips!
Thank you for posting this. Six years later… I was able to finish the job myself and save a bunch of 💰👍
Thank you! Your video had the best filming. Your belt diagram was was a bonus just in case. My favorite was your paper marking the tension bolt. I never in a million years thought I’d attempt getting under the hood of a car. The only thing that set me back was I don’t recall mention of removing the wire harness retaining clip from the old alternator and attaching to the new one. I was on hold with my auto parts store for 20 minutes before they answered my quiestion. Lol. Out of all the videos I watched not one person mentioned this part. Maybe I missed the mention? Anyway, I needed to thank you for your video as I used it and saved $400.
One of my goals is to make a video helpful to someone with no experience. I'm always happy to hear of someone using a video to complete a job they otherwise wouldn't have done. I pride myself on not missing details like detaching a wiring harness. Now I'm going to look at my video again lol.
Thank you for sharing. Diagram and bolt sizes was helpful indeed. Going to try it
Just changed my alternator. Works perfect. I wrote down the instructions. Also did the index card. It helped.
I noticed that if you use locking pliers to hold the belt down you don't have to remove it all the way. And it won't unravel.
In this day of thanks. I thank you for making this video.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and sharing the pliers tip.
Just wanted to say thnx for this video it’s a life saver ...today my alternator went out on me and I had no idea how I was gonna replace since I have limited mechanical abilities but I found your video and followed it step by step and bam my car is back up and running..so thank u very much sir for making the video
You're very welcome. I'm glad you were able to make use of the video!
Did your car die while driving? Power steering and all? That's what happened when mine died lol
muddy hotdog it did indeed
My alternator just crapped on me last night and left me walking, thank you for the video, CZcams is where I get most all of my mechanical knowledge anyway
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and I hope you're not still walking!
Larry Lemke haha, I actually just got it pulled out and found out the alternator was made in my state so that's what I'm blaming it on XD
@@KK4DQQ did your power steering and car just die while driving too? That's what happened to me, I realized that my car was making a funny noise at first and then 50 miles later I guess my battery died killing everything
Thank you for posting. I just replaced my alternator in my Corolla.
Oh, thank you very much! I truly appreciate your help. It's been really useful to me.
I just used this video to change the alternator on my 2010 Corolla. Thanks man. Perfect video.
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Cathy Kerkorian
Easily the best video of this procedure on YT.
Thanks for watching and I enjoyed your comment!
Thanks for the video ... I will be doing my alternator tomorrow. Fingers crossed :)
Midas Effect how did it go? Tips? I only know how to fill up my gas tank and move the seat forward and back. Wish ME luck 🤪😂
Just swapped my alternator. Instructions worked like a charm. Thanks!
Thank you for video.
Practically perfect.
Belt diagram appeared very handy. :)
My electric cable holder appeared to be loop, not fork. (matrix 2010)
Had trouble to popup plastic cover over nut.
Had to swear over refurbished OEM alternator - frozen nut was pushed to far in and was not fitting "saddle". Hammer, c-clamp, pushing against and finally filing helped.
Assembled, engine started - no red light on battery, no bad lights anywhere.
Thank you again!
PS: shut engine of fin 2 sec, cleaned stuff, had rest - and car doesn't start at all....
Well, it's the whole different story now.
Backtrack on your work to see if something came unplugged. I've been there too after a job that seemed to go well.
@@TheOriginalMechanic That was ground wire. From body to engine. It was in a way, when I was struggling to set new alternator and I detached it.
And after finishing put it in wrong place. On intake manifold. That was sort of brain collapse. :) I new perfectly stuff is plastic, surprised by size difference, but put it there anyway. Somehow got picture in mind with that wire on manifold.
Then luck of accurate info, wrong theories and bad equipment/skills. Found voltage on pump, new it may rotate, but can't say if there is not enough juce or week pump.
Finally came to wrongly placed ground wire.
3 days without car, yeah. Good I'm working from home now.
@@gbook9696 Pat yourself on the back for sticking with it and resolving the problem.
You are the man thank you this is the best video I found on this thank you
Great picture of the belt! Very useful! I needed that with this cold Candian weather tonight!
Great video, really good explanation step by step.
Now, I will go do it on my car. Hopefully will work just like your.
God bless you
I followed each one of your steps thanks man !! (2014 toyota corolla s)
thank you so so so much for making this video. with your directions I managed, my very first time, to switch out my old alternator for a new one.
Fantastic! One of my goals in making a video is to make it clear and detailed enough that a first timer or young person, more comfortable around a smart phone or computer, can complete a repair. Thanks for the comment.
Awesome job. Thanks for the video, it really helped.
Many thanks to you for this.... I get to change this out on my wife's car... YAY!!!!
I’m right there with you bro
I just did this on my Matrix. The original alt lasted 250K miles and the rebuilt Autozone one 26K (lifetime warranty). The batt light came on (only at idle) and it had 12V, at the battery, never higher, wipers ran slow as well. This car has the spring loaded hydraulic tensioner. I tied the serpentine belt to the motor mount so I didn't have to re-thread it after. Just loosened the tensioner, pulled the belt off the alternator and tied it in place. The rest is pretty easy. I had to move the AC wire harness tab from the old to new alternator. The battery connector tabs didn't fit in the plastic piece on the new alternator so I turned the cable around and it fit fine.
Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for an awesome video. I did it myself 🙂 and saved 💰
You're the best. So concise and to the point with good visuals and explanation. Thanks very much.
That comment merits a genuine "You're very welcome"
Thank you so much for the video.You saved me about $ 200 by me doing it my self. Very simple
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Helped me a ton, Thank You Sir!
good idea to mark the tension bark bolt original place on the paper!
Stupidly I decided to tighten all bolts and then do the tensioner bolt. Snapped it right in half. Should've looked up this video first. Lesson learned
Thank you so much for this, just changed my 1st alternator flawlessly because of you..
You're welcome. Nice work!
Thanks OM! This was very helpful for my 2009 Scion XD. It was tricky getting the alternator out of that tight space, but at all worked out fine.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Did you have to Jack up the engine when you did the XD?
I'm telling you what right now I just got done doing mine and what a pain in the ass. Whatever car he's working on doesn't have that motor mount right in the way. Therefore you can get off that adjuster bracket so you have to loosen it all the way as far as you can and push it out of the way in finagle the altr out by gently pushing on the AC condenser lines
@@Olds_Gold he says it was a 2010 corolla in the video, what did you have?
@@muddyhotdog4103 2010 scion xd
Really well done and we'll explained video. I appreciate that you pay attention to the camera angles, focus, and stability. Bravo.
Concur!!
Awesome video. Was very helpful when replacing the alternator / belt on my 2011 Toyota Matrix. :)
Good vid there . This looks much easier than on a Nissan. VQ30DE engine where you have to detach the AC compressor but not disconnected it and radiator fans to get to it and remove from underneath the jacked up car. Maxima
Ur the man I want u to know that! Ty!
Thank you for saving me $400 in labor!
Thank you for the video you made....is great effort to work on tight spaces but with little patience it CAN be done. However I would say that is BEST to disconect the positive (RED) battery terminal....
Thank you sir
nice video, helped me save 400.00 today!
Thanks
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!
Very helpful. Great video!!!! Thanks for the detailed information. I'm replacing my alternator this weekend, wish me luck!! Happy Thanksgivings
You're welcome and I wish you good results on your replacement job.
Great presentation, thank you.
WELL DONE...BRAVO.
you da man. thank you
Thank you so much PERFECT instructions!
I just can't get that serpentine belt back on. Everything else went fine. Great video. There is something on top of the crank shaft and the belt wants to go under that. Looks like some kind of timing sensor very close to the cs. I just don't have enough room to get the belt over the alternator. I think it should go over that instead of under it. Help please.
Serp belts can be a real pain to install. I have no trick solution. Just keep at it and I'm sure you'll find a way to get it installed.
Great video! Thank you for posting! My 14mm is giving me issue on the 2nd step, it is not budging and the engine is moving when I apply more force, what should I do?
way better to have done it yourself since the dealership want 500 bucks to do it.
$500 for alternator and $250 for labor. Just had a quote since I took out matrix to the dealership for a recall fix.
Great video, thanks. The alternator on my 2009 Pontiac Vibe is making a loud whining noise so I've ordered a replacement. My question is: did you have a problem resetting the radio after the battery was disconnected?
Nice video! Very helpful!
+Nick M. Thanks for having a look at it and commenting!
I was hoping you measured the length of the bolt because I changed my alternator last year and didn't mark the distance of the adjusting bolt . My belt squeals a bit at first start up but it must be a bit too loose or the belt is just old
Question I have the same car and right above the crank there is a lip is the belt supposed to go under that lip or on top pls help
Just swapped the alternator in a 13 corolla, and i cant get the belt back on. It’s nowhere close to as easy as it was in this video… any thoughts on why that could be? It’s super cold here. Im in Wisconsin.
Isn’t the idler in your drawing actually the water pump?
This is a great video and a great help but I ran into one small issue. the 12mm that is shown at 1 minute 43 seconds, the head broke off so the bolt is in the old alternator. I need to get the specs for the bolt. I tried to get one from the parts store but it did not fit. I called the dealer and they were able to give me the specs they have but it was the same as what I bought that did not fit.
I know this is two years old, but here's my advice. Try to see if Lowes or Home depot has the bolt in stock. Bring the remnants with you. The alternator bolt can be used to remove the brake drum on the car.
@@TehKaiser - No, you can NOT use a Std 'Bolt'('Screw') from H/D or Lowes, EVER!!! They are NOT the right Hardening and Stl Alloy, they will Break off now or later, AND they will NOT work to the proper Spec. for the Torgue Settings either...!?! They will 'Snap off'' instead! You need to get the Screw (Body) Dia. correct, (M8?) the number of threads, (1,25mm Thread Pitch?) and Length (25mm Lg?)
@@j.b.matheusen6987 They offer three grades of steel. Zinc, galvanized and stainless and specialty bolts up to grade.
good vid. thank you!
Thanks for the vid man!
You're welcome
Could I use this video to replace the serpentine belt on my 08 Scion xD? Thank you
My adjuster bolt on top of the alternator in the bracket snapped on mine can I still remove the alternator ?
Having a problem getting that bottom bolt to start threading
I have a 2007 Pontiac Vibe and the car didn't start one day. I need a boost to start it up but once the AC or any lights are turned on, the car just dies. We think it's the alternator. Do you think I should take this route and get a new alternator and replace it myself? The way you taught it seems really easy if I take my time. What's your advice?
Usually when the alternator fails, a battery icon will light up on the dash. If possible have the alternator tested or check for charging voltage on the battery terminals. You should see just over 14V. If only 12V is present the alternator is not working. Make sure all connections in the circuit are tight. What you are seeing does seem to indicate a bad alternator or other charging circuit problem. I hope this helps and good luck!
Great video. Thanks. You ever change out one of the pulleys?
You're welcome. I have not done a pulley on this car.
Maynard James Keenan?
😁 and it does sound like him doesn't it
I am having issues getting that bottom bolt out any advice?
I have a question... I have a 2001 Buick Century that is having electrical dashboard issues. When it's night time, the headlights and dashboard lights are suppose to come on automatically. The only thing that is coming on are the headlights. I've checked my fuses and they are all still good. What is going on?
+TheRealRiddla I used to have that same Century too but it was totaled out. If the fuses are good you may have to get a schematic. That problem sounds like it may require the dreaded dashboard dis-assembly! Good luck.
no need to total take off the belt, only upper part off is ok.
What alternate will interchange on a 1993 Toyota corolla
I know this was 3 years ago but there is like a one inch lip above the crank. Kinda between the crank and alternater. Do you know whether the belt goes over or under it?
If you're talking about the timing bracket above the crankshaft, it goes above that on my 2010.
@@TheOriginalMechanic You are right. Thanks for the help. A guy in an 09 Corolla (I have an 09 Vibe) coincidentally pulled up beside me and I was able to look at his belt to see which way it goes. I watched your video every step of the way. Extremely helpful
Ty
this is not the one for me mine is a vvt-i 16 valve let me know if you ever fix one like this
Same car but after installed one of the plugs sparks the big one why?
Because you're supposed to take cables out the battery before you do any work to it when it comes to the electrical system. Then when you go to reconnect you always connect the positive first, and then the negative. Less of a chance to short the battery and have an explosion when you said the negative for last
I can't get the belt back on. Done everything you did but can't get it back on.
As I recall there is a guide near the crank pulley. Make sure the belt isn't hung up on it
No encuentro lo q busco como montar el alternador de un corolla del 1o82
I got it lined up and everything. I get it through the cradle but it just wont thread
TheInfinityLion I heard lube helps but idk
Did anybody experience misfiring issues with a bad alternator
Will these instructions work for a 2014 Toyota Corolla?
Given the same engine I think so.
can you help me out. I replaced my alternator the same year and make but my belt seizes up when the ac is turned on. it will sezies up and then start making this squealing sound.
Squealing is usually a loose or glazed belt. I would try tightening it up some first. The usual rule of thumb is 1/2" of deflection at the longest run of the belt.
Ac compressor pulley is locked up
its not the same engine in the 2009 pontiac vibe gt
your video does not work on a 2008 scion xd the ac lines are in the way .I just put a water pump in what a nightmare would have been simple if the alternator came out like what you just did .guess it's a case by case kinda job
It worked on my scion XD
He needs to add rising the motor and removing the motor mount to get out the fairly easy strippable bolt that holds adjusting bracket to motor also ac bracket to the fender .
Sorry but this video does not pertain to my Corolla LE 1.8. Mine has a belt tensioner not a bolt and thread tensioner.
This should pertain to 2009 -2013 but there may be some exceptions.
Thank you for your video, but corrects the drawings, it is water pump and not the polite idler
How is this the best video? He keeps skipping parts
And he's not cussing.
thanks for doing this video, helped me a lot!
You're welcome!