Just changed mine out yesterday! thanks for the great vid! No more battery light! and yeah, getting the alt out was a pain in the butt. especially when I didn't realize the ground lead was still plugged in!
Worked great!! I also unbolted steering pump for extra room based on another youtube video. For 2007 the t-bar is two piece which saves a step. I want to thank the person who took time to make this video, THANK YOU!! saved me money and hassle of scheduling work. FYI- for those that find hood not latching fully. Just loosen and push the whole assembly up.
Thanks for the video. Just finished this up tonight. I pulled the one radiator fan off for more room as well. Also, the various plugs and clips at the bottom of the T-Bar are a pain in butt.
Awesome video, love the music you chose for this as well! Going to change my alternator soon, you made it look like a walk in the park. Definitely following this exactly, right down to the Faxe ;)
Have fun David, very tight spot. Someone suggests to unbolted the power steering pump from the engine to make more room (hose still attached). I never tried it, could work...thanks for the feedback
Ty for this video boss! Great tips for making room to work in.only reason why i looked up how to change 1.ty ty ty...saved me time headaches and probly new parts😄
The plastic piece covering the radiator top and the t-bar doesn't need to be removed just how to remove the reservoir tank and the power steering pump and you'll be able to remove that alternator from that Honda
HAHA..wish i would have seen the reply before i started...but eather way it was easy...less then 2 hours to remove then replace the alternator...and found a broken ground wire that goes to the A/C...now i know why it stoped working..lol...but Thanks Again...very helpfull video
I'm going to do this this weekend (hopefully). I'm replacing the water pump and belt tensioner while I'm in there since I'm at 150,000 miles and have never replaced anything. I figure it's all there together I might as well just take it apart once instead of doing it again later.
I'm literally playing Tetris trying to get the alternator out. Made room and it still won't come out. Keeps hitting everything. Throwing tools as we speak. I hate working on cars
Joe Baker I changed my starter and it took me 2 hours. I had to remove lots of things to get to that sucker ! But you know it saved me around 400 bucks
Did you take off the bottom two bolts from underneath? Also, is your 12 pt wrench a ratcheting kind? My bad if it's a blonde question... It's just that you sort of skip the actually removal of the bolts action
Those 2 bolts are hard to reach, the best way that work for me is to moved the radiator towards the right side, then the bolts will be right in front of you, then use a ratchet and a long extension to reach the bolts (12mm or 10mm not 100% sure). Hope that help For more working room you can move the power steering pump out of the way without disconnecting the hose. Hope all this make sens
Taking the radiator out would have been a big help... more room to maneuver, and it'd give you the same opportunity to flush the cooling system, while you're at it. And so much less blasphemy. I had to build myself a serpentine belt removal tool with an offset 14mm line wrench, a 3/4" socket, and two 1/2" inch drive socket extensions. Still beats paying dealer labor fees.
It's in a tight spot, I replaced the alternator on my older Element a few weeks ago. This time I also removed the power steering pump (without disconnecting the feed line), the radiator does not need to be removed but can be slide on the battery side to make room for a 12mm socket and extension to reach the bolts underneath the alternator
I believe that they built that car around the motor, with utilities attached. It's funny... I spent over an hour trying to wedge the alt in that tight spot, when it started to get dark. I let it go until the next day. It just about dropped into place in the morning. Glad I scarred my knuckles on British cars. It helped. All in all, this one's a keeper.
Yeah I watched this vid and didn't understand why I would need to remove the radiator support, you don't! I could see removing the electric fan if you wanted to give yourself lots of room but I don't really understand how removing the brace would even help.
I don't have any experience with ultima. The way I see it any remanufactured part is a bit of gamble, if the part is under warranty and easy to swap, no big deal
Ouch...If it was me, I would squirt the bolt with penetring oil and tap it side way with a punch to unscrew it a bit, then vice grip. Google "stripped bolt on a tight spot" a few ideas there...good luck
Hi guys I'm wondering if someone could help n give me some tips regarding my alternator. I was jump starting another vehicle with my 06 Honda Element, when the alternator in the Element caught fire. I obviously have to replace the alternator but does anyone know what other cables devices and parts i should inspect or replace? That would be a lot of help. Thank you.
If you are lucky only the alternator wiring harness, I had a short like that on a vintage 63 Buick Riviera. The wiring burnt right through the firewall....inspect all of your wirings...good luck
Joe Baker thank you joe. I really appreciate your take and information... hopefully it was just isolated to the alternator I will be replacing it in the next couple days
Just changed mine out yesterday! thanks for the great vid! No more battery light! and yeah, getting the alt out was a pain in the butt. especially when I didn't realize the ground lead was still plugged in!
awesome, glad the video was helpful
Worked great!! I also unbolted steering pump for extra room based on another youtube video. For 2007 the t-bar is two piece which saves a step. I want to thank the person who took time to make this video, THANK YOU!! saved me money and hassle of scheduling work.
FYI- for those that find hood not latching fully. Just loosen and push the whole assembly up.
Good to know the how to video are helpful, thank you for your feedback and extra tips
Thanks for the video. Although I hate doing work like this in general, this made the job easier for sure. I appreciate it.
Thanks for the feedback, its nice to know the videos are helpful
Thanks for the video. Just finished this up tonight. I pulled the one radiator fan off for more room as well. Also, the various plugs and clips at the bottom of the T-Bar are a pain in butt.
You welcome, I agree about those clips, they tend to break easily too, you can buy them on eBay by the bag for cheap
small right angle needle nose made quick work of those
Ian Worrall thanks for the tip
Awesome video, love the music you chose for this as well!
Going to change my alternator soon, you made it look like a walk in the park. Definitely following this exactly, right down to the Faxe ;)
Have fun David, very tight spot. Someone suggests to unbolted the power steering pump from the engine to make more room (hose still attached). I never tried it, could work...thanks for the feedback
Awesome vid! All that's missing are wrench/socket sizes
Thanks for the feedback, It's a Honda, all you need is 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm wrench/socket to work in the engine bay
Ty for this video boss! Great tips for making room to work in.only reason why i looked up how to change 1.ty ty ty...saved me time headaches and probly new parts😄
Thanks for your comment, glad it was helpful...
Wow man appreciate the great video... Thx Joe! Why doesn't this video have more hits
The plastic piece covering the radiator top and the t-bar doesn't need to be removed just how to remove the reservoir tank and the power steering pump and you'll be able to remove that alternator from that Honda
Thanks for your input,
very helpfull....thank you for a great video...now going to change mine today
Pleas note: removing the power steering pump (without disconnecting the feed hose) helps to access the alternator
HAHA..wish i would have seen the reply before i started...but eather way it was easy...less then 2 hours to remove then replace the alternator...and found a broken ground wire that goes to the A/C...now i know why it stoped working..lol...but Thanks Again...very helpfull video
Thanks for the feedback...very cool about the AC fix
What an awesome video...
glad you enjoy it
I'm going to do this this weekend (hopefully). I'm replacing the water pump and belt tensioner while I'm in there since I'm at 150,000 miles and have never replaced anything. I figure it's all there together I might as well just take it apart once instead of doing it again later.
My kind of weekend...Is your water pump noisy? It should be good for another 100,000 miles
Joe Baker it's not noisy as far as I know. Right now all I can hear is the alternator.
Changing your water pump may be overservicing, won't hurt anything, I guess...make a video
Joe Baker it was a pain in the butt to get that water pump out and back in. We got it, though. I replaced the main upper and lower radiator hoses too.
Should be good for the next 10 years...
I'm literally playing Tetris trying to get the alternator out. Made room and it still won't come out. Keeps hitting everything. Throwing tools as we speak. I hate working on cars
Tight spot for sure, be thankful it's not your starter, that's a real pain. good luck and a little patience
Joe Baker I changed my starter and it took me 2 hours. I had to remove lots of things to get to that sucker ! But you know it saved me around 400 bucks
Did you take off the bottom two bolts from underneath? Also, is your 12 pt wrench a ratcheting kind? My bad if it's a blonde question... It's just that you sort of skip the actually removal of the bolts action
Those 2 bolts are hard to reach, the best way that work for me is to moved the radiator towards the right side, then the bolts will be right in front of you, then use a ratchet and a long extension to reach the bolts (12mm or 10mm not 100% sure). Hope that help
For more working room you can move the power steering pump out of the way without disconnecting the hose. Hope all this make sens
@@JoeBakerOutsideTheBox Thank you brother
Taking the radiator out would have been a big help... more room to maneuver, and it'd give you the same opportunity to flush the cooling system, while you're at it.
And so much less blasphemy.
I had to build myself a serpentine belt removal tool with an offset 14mm line wrench, a 3/4" socket, and two 1/2" inch drive socket extensions.
Still beats paying dealer labor fees.
It's in a tight spot, I replaced the alternator on my older Element a few weeks ago. This time I also removed the power steering pump (without disconnecting the feed line), the radiator does not need to be removed but can be slide on the battery side to make room for a 12mm socket and extension to reach the bolts underneath the alternator
I believe that they built that car around the motor, with utilities attached.
It's funny... I spent over an hour trying to wedge the alt in that tight spot, when it started to get dark.
I let it go until the next day.
It just about dropped into place in the morning.
Glad I scarred my knuckles on British cars. It helped.
All in all, this one's a keeper.
Coulda just took the 2 bolts off the power steering pump and it'll come straight up
never tried it, not sure with the hose attached if it would make much difference
Thats what I did. Also moved the radiator reservoir out of the way. Simple. Did it yesterday
Have no idea how you got that last plastic pressure connector from the bottom of the tbar. Did you do it from below?
yes I did, you need to remove the plastic splash pan that's attached to the bumper to access it
Thanks mate! Done!
How did you get the two screws on the lower end of the alternator? I'm on that step now and there doesn't seem to be enough room.
I slide in a 12 points wrench on the bolt behind the tube. It's really tight but workable.
So I did it with a universal joint on my drive and used a 12mm to get it out.
Thanks.
Orrr you could just in bolt and remove the ps pump lmao.
Yes removing the Power steering pump helps to make access room
Joe Baker if you remove the power steering pump do you still remove the t bar?
No
Yeah I watched this vid and didn't understand why I would need to remove the radiator support, you don't! I could see removing the electric fan if you wanted to give yourself lots of room but I don't really understand how removing the brace would even help.
how did you do to unbolt the one on the left where the tube block it
I slide in a 12 points wrench on the bolt behind the tube. It's really tight but workable.
i just replaced my element's alt with rebuilt ultima. is it any good?
I don't have any experience with ultima. The way I see it any remanufactured part is a bit of gamble, if the part is under warranty and easy to swap, no big deal
stripped the top bolt dang it. any ideas?
Ouch...If it was me, I would squirt the bolt with penetring oil and tap it side way with a punch to unscrew it a bit, then vice grip. Google "stripped bolt on a tight spot" a few ideas there...good luck
Hi guys I'm wondering if someone could help n give me some tips regarding my alternator. I was jump starting another vehicle with my 06 Honda Element, when the alternator in the Element caught fire. I obviously have to replace the alternator but does anyone know what other cables devices and parts i should inspect or replace? That would be a lot of help. Thank you.
If you are lucky only the alternator wiring harness, I had a short like that on a vintage 63 Buick Riviera. The wiring burnt right through the firewall....inspect all of your wirings...good luck
Joe Baker thank you joe. I really appreciate your take and information... hopefully it was just isolated to the alternator I will be replacing it in the next couple days
Music sucks. Otherwise helpful.
What year Honda elements does this video cover?
Should cover all years, the video was on a 2004 and I just did a 2008, both the same
DO NOT DO IT THIS WAY!!! Just remove power steering pump and coolant overflow container. You have to flip the alternator around to remove.
I know, I know and mention it in the comments. But for those with big hands it's good to know there is a different way
well i hope its my battery thats gone bad, and not the alternator. It looks like a pain in the butt.
Not as bad as the starter, but a little tight for sure.