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Old Jan 12, 2023 | 01:26 PM
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how to replace the alternator.
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Old Jan 12, 2023 | 06:42 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2023 | 07:23 AM
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Why are you replacing the alternator?

Usually it's just the regulator that fails, not the whole alternator. You can buy the regulator separately.
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Old Jan 13, 2023 | 04:37 PM
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yes just replacing the reg
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Then it can be done without removing the alternator.
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can it be done from the top or bottom? new to this car. T/K you so much need all the help I can get lol
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