How do you change an alternator on a Mercedes?
The #3 is the tensioner wheel,.. and the long bar is used to release the tension on the poly-belt for removal purposes only. Maybe they can drop the alternator and just change out the clutch system and place it back and re-install the new poly-belt showing in my pic. I own a 2008 B200 have replaced the alternator twice.
How can I get an alternator out of my car?
With the belt pulled off of the alternator pulley and the wires disconnected, the alternator should come out freely. You may need to wiggle the alternator around some things in order to remove it. Keep track of how you worm the alternator out of the engine bay to help squeeze the new one in. Compare the new alternator to the old one.
Do you need to remove serpentine belt to change alternator?
As you loosen the bolts, the alternator will slide in the bracket under the tension of the belt. You may not need to remove the serpentine or accessory belt if it’s not damaged.
Do you have to take alternator pulley out?
If you want to replace the alternator, youre gonna have to remove the (optional) AC compressor aswell, inorder to be able to take out alternator :wink My alternator pulley was replaced at the same time when a merc-dealer was changing broken water pump.
When to remove and replace the alternator on a Mercedes?
The alternator replacement is the last solution after all other procedures have failed to solve the charging problem . So after you checked the battery condition , the voltage regulator , check for any shortcircuits , than you can go ahead for the most expensive service : Remove and replace the alternator .
If you want to replace the alternator, youre gonna have to remove the (optional) AC compressor aswell, inorder to be able to take out alternator :wink My alternator pulley was replaced at the same time when a merc-dealer was changing broken water pump.
Why did my alternator catch on fire the second time?
First time 40,000 kilometers, second time 85,000 kilometers. The second time the alternator caught on fire with smoke, first time had the electrical smell but no smoke. MB can offer no reason why 2 alternators. Recently at 97,000 kilometers had an oil leak, replaced oil neck $69 part.