How To Replace The Alternator On A Nissan Maxima
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Replacing The Alternator On A 2000 Nissan Maxima 3.0 Liter. Not To Hard With These Short Cuts.
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Just changed the alternator on my 2000 maxima. Used this video as a guide to complete the job. Thanks man! This video really helped .
jimthecarguy is a better man than I am. I loved working on my 73 240Z. An alternator is a snap as with everything else but replacing an alternator on a 2011 Nissan Maxima or anything else? Forget about it. This video convinced me not to even try. You can't see anything in the newer car models let alone reach anything. Thanks Jim, It helped.
I replaced mine today. It took about 4 hours to complete. But without your video, that would have taken me 4 days! Thanks for the help!
Glad it helped!
Thank you sir. excellent video, i replaced my alternator a year ago and my car did the same thing yesterday you had mentioned toward the end of the video. Thumbs up!
Thank you for posting this. Your vid came in clutch today. 🥳
I sure appreciate your taking time to make this video.
I loathe working on cars where I can't get my hands down in them!
This has made it much easier.
Thanks Again!!
Is that a New Jersey accent? It makes me homesick for Texas. (insert smiley face here)
Just replaced mine thanks to your video. 98 Infinity I30. Once I dropped the compressor the alternator practically fell out the wheel well :) It is amazing that the manual says to remove the fan shroud and take it out the top, worst method possible.
Btw, I recommend having long needle nose pliers for pulling the electrical connector off. I spent a full 30 minutes just doing this part lol. Because, or course, I didnt have those pliers.....
Now all I have to do is replace the rest of the car and I am good to go.
Thanks Jim for putting up this video.
John Beckwith Thank's for your feed back and for watching.Ya sometime the manuals can take you in the wrong direction. Unfortunately I learned that the hard way many times:(
John Beckwith Thats all I needed to hear. Got my needle nose pliers & I'M GONNA GO 4 IT! THANKS, you may have just saved ME $450 that I don't have (like poor ol Getyastuff, 3 posts back)
Good luck if you need any advice let me know.
No shit about the connector to the regulator. What a pain trying to do it with fingers and a flat blade screwdriver. Good advice
This is the best, shortest video explaining this. This alternator has a 5 hour labor cost. Crazy
I have to thank you again I finally got everything back together this weekend. it was a fight with my serpentine belt for a while but I got it done.
+Darnell Parks Great job.I'm happy to help.
All things considered this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on you tube regrding my 4th Gen Maxima. No BS sound track of annoying music, good camera work with no useless angles off subject and pretty good Clear narration. Having done this job 2x in the same 2 days at one time I would only add that had you named off the size of the bolt heads and maybe tool that' best ie 12mm Deep Socket, 14mm box end wrench etc it would have made this even better. I already know from putting a defective rebuilt in after being stranded in the desert for 6days having to do it all again that everything is either a 12mm or 14mm with a 10mm here and there. I must say you made it look easy but i recall it was a BITCH like everything else I've had to fix like the water pump which is a real fun experience if your hands are bigger than a hamsters.Thanks for showing me the tensioner did not have to come out. I did remove it and it was a bitch to hold the bolt that goes thru the idler pulley in the correct position while re installing it. Also the through-bolt for the alternator was hell for me. Maybe it was the exposure after 6 days in the dirt without and facilities or running water lol
Thank you for watching and your advice.
1:23 when that belt pops into view, that thing's been around the block LOL
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That belt will go another hundred thousand miles
Just did it your way! All I can say is you're the man bro! Thanks for the video...
Thanks for your positive feed back.Jim
Thanks for the video, it sure made that job much quicker today. It was still a pain compared to other alternator jobs that I've done, but I'm beginning to think that everything about a 2000ish Maxima is a pain.
+MrLawnboy77 Great job.Thank you for watching and your feedback
wait till you have to do the water pump... I AGree EVERYTHING on my 99 Maxima is a bigger pain in the ass than anything in all my 8 years as a tech for Porsche.. The fact that I was 18yrs old till 26 then and now 59 is neither here nor there...
made it looks easy enough. Now its my turn to do it lol. Thank you for the video!!
Good luck it may look easy but remember I have been doing this for over 38 years.take you time on the lower bolt and remember use a long extension to get to the bolt.If you need any help let me know .Thanks for watching
Excellent channel. Subscribed ! 👍🏻
how do i get the lower pivot bolt out pls make a video or something im a sec away from cutting it and putting a new one the opposite side some how
On a 2004 taking the entire radiator and fans off is less headaches your video is a good start though , thank you got her done
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Thank you for watching and your input
Thanks alot man! This will help i'm about to take my alternator out of my nissan maxima '98. The only thing I couldn't see was how you took off the drive belt. Did you loosen the tensioner at the top first or just undo the side bolt? It was also very helpful that you explained where the bolts are on the compressor and that the cooling fan doesn't need to come out!
I have a 07 Maxima and I broke the torque bolt getting it to release the tension. Now I got to replace that and try to get the alternator bolt loose without stripping it. Can I go from the back and loosen the bolt? Do I have to drop the compressor as well?
Like how your serp bolt seems to pop off effortlessly. Mine was rotted, stripped on the first turn. Probably gotta pull the engine now. Thanks Nissan!
Hi. How did you manage to do it in the end?
I managed to turn the screw today and now the whole thing is spinning.
cutting the nut will probably help.
They meant well, but they probably didn't count on the fact that it would turn around 😔
would this be relatively the same for a 93 model?
Which size socket for the alternator bolt, the size you used for the extension?
Dropped the ac, the bolt that goes across the alternator is a pain to get to, any tips? Makes everything worse that oil has leaked on everything (Next fix I gotta do)
good video. short and simple.
Thank you for watching
Sir, you are a wrenching master....
Thank you David I've been doing this for a long time.Hope the video was helpful.Jim
So, the genious prior to me overtightened the idle pulley bolt... Dont want to strip it.... Idea? Is it OK to put some PB Blaster on it? Being the wrench Jedi, what is the best tool for small spaces that is adjustable...
Hi David,Yes PB blaster will work.After the PB blaster use a socket if you can fit it into the tight opening.That will keep the bolt from stripping out.Good luck
Thanks Jim
mine was a 3.5 and involved much more swearing
Breton Lynn Ya sometimes the swearing makes the job go better.LOL
Breton Lynn It'd be disrespectful not to. (Tradition)
hahahaha
Thank you!! The Haynes repair manual says to remove the engine cooling fans, but it doesn't look like you needed to do that. I'm going to give it a try your way. :)
Thanks for watching I have replaced many alternators on this type of car and you will not have to remove the fan good luck let me know how it work out for you
great job Tks 👍
What size diameter and length for 2000 Nissan maxima ,alternater bolt the long one I tryd a 14 to big
Thanks for the video. It looks like this is the same for the 2001. Will find out this weekend.
Yes it is the same procedure on a 2001.Good luck .let me know how you do or if you need some advice .Jim
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Found an improvement in the 2001 model. The long bolt now is accessible from the wheel well. The bolt head no longer is a hex head but a non rotating head. There is a nut on the other end for easier removal.
wow that's great
how do I unplug the alt ? Im having a hard time doing so from the top since its so buried inside.
Jim thank you for this video. Would you recommend the same procedure for a 2000 Sentra 1.8 ?
I'm happy to help.No that one is a lot easier.Thank you for stopping by the shop.
Thank' for your video it's very good
Happy to help.
I just changed my alternator in my 2004 Maxima you're better off taking out the alternator for that model and up because the bolt set up on the compressor is different on the 3.5 liter engine and taking off the radiator is easy as hell don't just take off the fans take the whole radiator off then from there on it's pretty easy
thanks foe watching
would this help on a 98 4cyl Nissan Altima
Hello, how do you get the alternator sensor off? I can’t seem to figure out how to unclip it.
I'm having trouble getting the bottom bolt back on
Hi Sr it could be the the same process on a 2011 quest
What gets me, is the engineers who design these engines and put parts that are guaranteed to have to be replaced 1-2 times and put it in a location that's difficult to get to... Almost like they think it's funny or something lol
adam feder They do , rich dickheads smh
Carlington Mascara I think they don't want people working on their own cars.
My '95 Camaro was such an easy car to work on. Man I miss that car
That accent is cool bro!
nice vid my turn to do it hope all goes well starting on it now:D
Good luck If you need any info let me know .Jim
changing alternator fine thanks to your vid, but it was the battery all along so now i owe 450 $ in blills i cant pay ... :( but thank you very much very simple for a shitsan
What model is this
@jimthecarguy if you don't mind, what mm wrenches did you use? Thank you.
The Medic Im currently working on a 98 Infiniti i30. The splash gaurds are 10mm, it should be 14mm on the lower part of the body, and everything you do on top side is 12mm.
Im pretty sure that is right. hope that helps.
Is 2016 Lisa maxim alternative please
hello can sum one help me I have a infinity i30 t n Tha alternator plug wires broke and its hard to find Tha plug connection wire plug
Dealer dude, I'm not sure but the i30 and the Maxima if in the 1996-2000 model year range should be the same. If it's different it's those F'kng Nissan Engineers still hold a grudge, I swear this car is proof they never forgave our psychopathic military power structure for dropping the nukes. But that;s another topic . Oh yeh just call parts at the Nissan dealer and they can tell you if the max fits the i30 unless they wanna be dicks. Infiniti will likely cost you more for same
YOU R A DAMN LIFESAVER
Good luck happy to help.Let me know if you need any advice and how you do. Jim
Hey BTW and FYI Don't do what I did 2 yrs ago and think "i'll deal with the leaking valve cover afterwards"...That's what I did and now the oil killed it so I've been on foot for a week. The front bank VC leaks right into the connector and voltage regulator. It's $56 bucks for a gasket kit. This time Im buying it and AT LEAST do the one side...Which leads me to this question for Jim: the bank against the firewall under the intake...scale of 1-10 how much grief to replace that VC gasket?
Good advice. Thank you for watching . It is a little tight but over all not bad ( 5 )
That loooooooong bottom screw was frustrating. It just kept coming. WD40 seems important too.
Yes the bottom screw is the worst part of the job .Hope it goes well Thanks Jim
did you have to loosen the belts? or did you accomplish that by unscrewing the wheels holding the belt?
Neve Stash No you will need to loosen the belt first before you try to remove the alternator.Good luck.If you need any info let me know.
Today I will finally be taking care of this, a long with the high pressure steering line, which is leaking like mad. Killing two birds, since I'll have the tire off on that side anyways. wish me luck. Really wish I was doing this on my soobie sti, easiest alternator I've done.
+Aron Whitton Good luck let me know how you do or if you need any advice
jimthecarguy well here I am doing this again. this time I stripped tension pulley bolt. what are my options? I'm sitting here under car now.
Did you need to remove the fan shroud?? B/c I Have 08 Nissan Maxima alternator to replace..
On this year the was no need to remove the shroud
can you tell me if the idler pulley has to be spin freely or does have to be tight
It HAS TO spin freely. BUT the 14mm nut must be tight. If the pulley locks up after having been removed it means you put the spacer(s), washer(s) back in the wrong order. Don't ask me how I know....Look for a diagram on google images for the serpentine belt tensioner. There's an exploded view
I'm working on mine now, those bottom bolts are a best to get off
+Darnell Parks Ya that's the worst part of the job.Just take you time and follow my advice in the video .Let me know if you need and further help.
Thanks will do
Hi there,was hoping you can help me here,now the brown pulley with the triangle piece in the middle at 1:04 seems to be wobbling when my car is idling and its making a squeeling noise at the same time but goes away when driving
If it is the pulley to the left that is the AC compressor .If it is wobbling the clutch may be starting to fail.
yes i believe it is the AC compressor pulley and what does that mean if the clutch is starting to fail
Will this work on a 2004 maxima 3.5?
Yes but it may be a little different.
I don't think I can do that on my 06' Murano. Pretty sure some suspension arm is in the way. That does look real easy though. I will try it your way first.
omg.... the person who replaced the alternator previously on my car, inserted the main alternator bolt in on the opposite side.... so when i try to pull out the bolt it hits against the metal frame of the car... the only way i can get this out is by cutting the frame or unbolting the engine mount and tilting the engine so it can clear the frame :/
Hunter Bowman why is the alternator need replacing again ... seems as if u bought a fucking lemon
PÅŲŁ ĽĄWŔĔŅĆĘ ŘŐWĒ their was a bad batch
I had a similar issue doing my water pump with 2 long bolts that hold motor mount to block via the timing cover ( as in Through it) hmmm. Car was hit hard underneath. If it won't come out how could it have gone in?
PÅŲŁ ĽĄWŔĔŅĆĘ ŘŐWĒ toost times its to replace the bearing....not the alternator itself. i have this problem right at this moment.
Hunter Bowman i feel your pain, literally was trying to take out mine 5 minutes ago, and the same thing. bolt hiting the side of the frame because my brilliant jack-of-all-trades mechanic put the bolt on the wrong side. all i need to change is the bearing 😢 i seriously dont wanna go thru that whole engine dismount thing 😭
What size is that nut hidden behind the alternator?
12mm as I recall. It's ALL 12/14mm at the alt. In fact with few exception 10-12-14mm covers 90% of fasteners on the engine external until you get to the suspension/chassis. Video made it look like it fell out on it's own. I had a bitch of a time getting the alternator aligned , holding it there and the through bolt back in when replacing it.
You need to get your camera drug tested but thanks for the video.
Yo that comment is hilarious as soon as i got to the video I thought someone drugged me.. Then i read the comment dead..lmao
Cambien mi alternador y me quedo chillando la banda que puedo aser para que no chille
compre un spray en autozone
Nice video but removing the radiator is easier when installing if you bolt behind the exhaust manifold is too tight,
I do a live stream on Sunday night at 7:00 PM on my channel jimthecarguy .I will talk about this .i hope you can stop by.
Great video appreciate it however my bolt on the alternator is being a douche bag I have hardly any room and it don't want to break so I can get it out -_-
Just finished replacing my alternator on 02 Maxima. I removed the radiator and cooling fans to see if it was easier, since that is what the manual instructed to do. I can now say that I see no reason to removing them, it is much easier to follow this video and it saves time. It took me about 5 hours with a break for lunch. That long bold on the back gave me the biggest problem. Thank You for posting this video. You are a true master mechanic and I will be following you now.
Thank you and welcome to the shop
Steering rack 2012 Nissan Maxima
HAH! Yeh I followed the book first time and it took me 10 hours...then 2 miles down the road the rebuilt I just put it blew up...
That sucked
(Whisper mode)
you ask: why are we whispering ?? Lol
with out that video,I would have had a cutting torch out there by the end of the day..LOL That one lower bolt is a real puzzle with out assistance.
Hi Bruce ,I know what you mean about the cutting torch.I have to edit that part out of my video's. Lol Jim
The steal bushings on each side of the replacement unit may need to moved slightly by a rap witha hammer. You can;t see that the struggle is this while your blind and fighting to line it up. And don't put it in backwards, it doesn't end well.
Whats the trick to getting the new one back in?
Hi Will ,Sorry no trick just reverse the procedure that you used to remove.Thanks
is this the same as a 05 nissan maxima
Yes it is almost the exact same.Here is the written procedure.Keep me posted how you do.REMOVAL
1.Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.Remove radiator, refer "RADIATOR".
3.Remove the drive belt, refer to "DRIVE BELTS".
4.Remove idler pulley.
5.Remove the generator adjustable top mount, using power tools.
6.Remove the generator lower bolt and nut, using power tools.
7.Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
8.Remove the generator upper bolt, using power tools.
9.Remove the generator.
is this the same process for a 2007 3.5.se??
+jay vila E mail me Monday I will check at work for you
+jimthecarguy how did this turn out
+Michael Mitchell Sorry I never heard back from them.
it keeps hitting the wheel well
How do you disconnect the wiring? We can't seem to pull of the one hook up
The plug should have a little clip that you will need to push in to release and the other wire is held in with a 10 mm nut.Good luck let me know how you do.
jimthecarguy
Still can't pull the plug out. Too afraid that we might pull the wires out. Can't understand why its so hard. It should be able to come out just by pulling it out with your hand, right?
yes it should come out when you push in the lock I did have that problem with an other car.Do you think you can get under the lock tab with a very small screw driver or possibly a small scribe ?.Can you take a picture and send it to me ?
kmoore248
Finally got it!
Great good luck
My car is a 95 maxima
How long did it take you?
It should take about 2 hr
You should make your videos with more light
Your youtube name is close to Ericthecarguy, wonder y lol.
Because his name is Jim. 🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
I cant seem to figure out how the top bracket goes on,
There is a nut and bolt that faces to the center of the car.You will need to remove the nut and pull out the bolt to remove the alternator .Take a look at around 3::00-3:50 in my video.Good luck let me know how you do. Jim
Eh thanks jim got er all figured out, old ones out new ones in. Thanks again
Happy to help
will a alternator for a 2002 altima fit in a 2000 maxima
I'm not sure but I would say no.Check with a auto parts store.
What year is this maxima? 03?
The one in the video is a 2000 but most of the Maxima's are almost the same.Let me know if you need any further advice.Jim
jimthecarguy ..for a 2008 as well
what a nightmare if its ina driveway :/
I kept saying, what size bro.. hmmm ok ok, well what size is that man. Shit, what socket was that..
I'm about to go outside and do this now :-(
man all u had to do is remove the upper holder an use a short extension an get to that bolt an take it out from the top i did my 2002 maxima with no problems well we have our own way of removing thing the out come is it is out 😂👈
+meer khan Thank you for you input
95 percent ppl here do not own a lift so in future could u do more videos with car on ground or on a jack when doing videos so rest of us could learn
Omg ease change that belt
Thank you for watching.
Putting an alternator right there is a crime against humanity
8
that belt doesn't look good. that Idler didn't look to good either
Your right but the owner had no money for the belt
Thanks for confirming that I needed to drop the compressor to get to the main bolt. What a dumb design compared to most.
Somebody help me
Whats the problem?
@@jimthecarguy ok so I dont know if its my alternator or starter. My car just wont crank. I went to walmart and when I was done I got back in my car turned my ac on and my radio and took about 3 mins before i pulled off and my radio and ac started going in and out and dashboard symbols was flashing in and out. Im like wtf is going on..some reason i thought it was my ac so i turned ac off and radio worked fine..driving fine..no more blinking lights on dashboard..i made it home parked the car..when i got back in to drive again it wouldnt start..radio lights n horn work..ac comes on but goes in and out again..i have 2009 nissan maxima you know its push start and i can't push the pedal down.
@@YahawahsChild-sw6vc Are the drive belts OK? If the belt is ok you should check the alternator to make sure it is charging. I would not do anything with the starter right now.
@@jimthecarguy ummm i have no idea but ok..ill save the starter for last and check out the alternator..supposed to have 13 or 14 volts right? I need a diagnostic test 😩😩 i dont know anything about cars lol..but thank u so much ill get alternator checked
Endless tears
+Bug Love Uh oh I hope all went well ?
me too
you know they make power tools to do it faster? lol
wow this is way to inefficient just take the skid cover off the bottom than remove the two lines connected to the a/c compressor than remove the two wiring connection that connect the alternator to the wiring harness than remove a/c compressor than remove alternator done
All I can say to your foolish suggestion is good luck you will need it
Are you nuts? Discharge the A/C system? Next youtube lookup, "How to pull a vacuum and recharge my A/C unit. Not to mention purchasing the freon and seals.
Hi wado66 It just amazes me at some lack of mechanical ability of some people.You can show them exactly how to do a repair and they think they know better.Thanks for you comments I like it (are you nuts).Jim
That's as as bad as a Cadillac Eldorado to change out..
+Joseph M Oh don't get me started with the Eldorado.Lol
Do NOT try this if u are working on 08 maxima 3.5 , the only way you can take alternator out is if you take the ac compressor out as well because there is not enough room to take the alternator out , pain in the a$$
Thank you for stopping by and your input.
تصميم فاشل لانك اذا اردت ان تفك الدنيمو لازم تفك الكمبرسر سبق وان فكيته اكثر من مره والمكان ضيق جدا
So I'm a fucking maniac for trying to go thru the top?
Not really but it is easier from the side and bottom . Thank you for watching. Watch for the next free tool giveaway coming soon.
@@jimthecarguy awesome definitely, got it done as soon as I switched lol