How To | Replace the Alternator | BMW 535i F10

I show you how to replace the alternator on your N55 engine. It's as simple as removing the air intake, fan, and belt to get to the alternator. Also, I give tips on what not to do.
I replaced the alternator while chasing a rough idle with no codes. This fixed the issue. I suspected the alternator due to age and visible corrosion on the alternator pulley. I had already replaced the idler pulley and tensioner, so I leave those in.
One word of advice: Spend the extra 5 minutes to unbolt the AC compressor and support bracket to properly remove the alternator... or you'll be replacing the bracket, as I am in this video.
Shout out to ‪@fcpeuro‬ for always having the parts I need.

[@mojo8654]

Thanks amigo! great video. Made changing my alternator easy!😁

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Thank you, friend

[@daronnclark4380]

Where is that bolt when u reached down at 17:41

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Hi friend, I've included a link to a diagram on RealOEM.com below. The bolt you are asking about will be the left-most bolt in the diagram. It is below the AC pulley.
www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FR73-USA-03-2011-F10-BMW-535i&diagId=64_1644

[@xpressprintncopy]

Awesome
Thank you so much excellent tutorial 😊

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Thanks friend

[@matt.108]

According to IMPA steel alternator bolts are 19nm or 14ft lbs. also I’d recommend using a drop of blue loctite on those bolts.

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Awesome--thank you, friend

[@360fanboy360]

I replaced one on an xDrive where the compressor was mounted to that bracket that was very tight to get those bolts out

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Yeah, that's why I stick to RWD models... easier to work on

[@germangomez6054]

You the man!

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Thanks brother

[@TdrMds]

What’s that part number?

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Part number 64557585167

[@Keem395]

I couldn't find the 3 ac compressor bolts smh I just dnt see them

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Hi friend, see link to diagram of AC compressor unit. See reference to Item 3 in diagram, these are the three bolts
www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FR73-USA-03-2011-F10-BMW-535i&diagId=64_1644

[@abdelkrimnadar2493]

Are you a mechanic?

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Nope, just an enthusiast

[@raymundogarcia7203]

This Spanish speaking amigo thinks this is a great video

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Thank you, my friend. Mi esposa es salvadoreña

[@DavidStewart-np3cj]

This is ridiculous. My next car will be a Maxima.

[@SingleMaltMotors]

Fair enough, German cars aren't for everyone