How to Change a Mitsubishi Lancer Alternator
A car's alternator generates power for the rest of the vehicle's parts and is as vital in a Mitsubishi Lancer as any other model. The alternator keeps the battery going to ensure the car runs and if it fails, the car could run out of power unexpectedly.
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Things You'll Need
- Breaker bar
- Jack
- Jack stands
- Ratchet and socket set
- Replacement alternator
- Wrench
Instructions
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Pop the Lancer's hood and disconnect the battery with a wrench, first removing the negative cable and then the positive.
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Raise the car using your jack and support with jack stands.
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Undo the side cover panel, on the bottom of the car, on the passenger's side. To do this, use a ratchet and socket.
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Mount a socket onto the breaker bar and turn the tensioner to loosen the belt so you can remove it from the alternator pulley.
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Remove the electrical connections on the alternator using a wrench.
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Remove the water pump pulleys using the ratchet and socket.
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Unbolt the alternator using the ratchet and socket. Lift the alternator and remove it from the engine.
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Put your replacement alternator in place and fasten its bolts. Replace the water pump pulleys and all the alternator's electrical connections.
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Replace the alternator belt and tighten according to manufacturer guidelines.
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Replace the side cover panel, lower the car and reattach the cables to the car's battery.
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