Where is the alternator on a Cutlass Supreme?
Park your Cutlass Supreme in an open work area and pop the hood open. Use a combination wrench or socket wrench to remove the negative battery terminal cable. Locate the alternator, which should be bolted to the top left of the engine.
How does the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme charge the battery?
The alternator in your Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme charges the battery as you drive so you won’t have to jump-start the car every time you start it and so the ignition system does not drain the battery.
How do you remove an alternator from a car?
Reach behind the alternator with a small 10mm wrench to loosen and remove the electrical connector found on the backside. Remove the alternator belt, paying special attention to how it is attached, then remove the second mounting bolt and pull the alternator out of the engine compartment.
How can I tell if a new alternator is the same as the old one?
Check the new alternator against the old one to be certain that the mount points and electrical connector are the same. If the alternators do not appear to be identical, return to the parts store to retrieve the correct alternator for your vehicle. Use a small 10mm wrench to connect the electrical wire to the rear of the new alternator.
Park your Cutlass Supreme in an open work area and pop the hood open. Use a combination wrench or socket wrench to remove the negative battery terminal cable. Locate the alternator, which should be bolted to the top left of the engine.
The alternator in your Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme charges the battery as you drive so you won’t have to jump-start the car every time you start it and so the ignition system does not drain the battery.
Reach behind the alternator with a small 10mm wrench to loosen and remove the electrical connector found on the backside. Remove the alternator belt, paying special attention to how it is attached, then remove the second mounting bolt and pull the alternator out of the engine compartment.
Check the new alternator against the old one to be certain that the mount points and electrical connector are the same. If the alternators do not appear to be identical, return to the parts store to retrieve the correct alternator for your vehicle. Use a small 10mm wrench to connect the electrical wire to the rear of the new alternator.