2005 - 2012 Toyota RAV4 2.4L Alternator Replacement

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In this video I will show you how to install an alternator for your 2005 - 2012 2.4L RAV4. I discovered that the alternator was going bad on my moms RAV4. The battery was dying on a regular basis and I found the voltage was very low when the car was running. This was a sign of a failing alternator.
The install only required basic tools and took about 1 hour to complete. I hope this video gives you the confidence to do it yourself too!

[@REDRVER]

Today my older son and I replaced the alternator on my younger son’s 2010 RAV4. This video is the best-produced I found among the several on RUclips. I am grateful for it.
We encountered some difficulties, however, that this RUclipsr did not.
First, the top and bottom alternator mounting bolts were much more difficult to remove and reinstall than shown in this video. Other videos for this task show an electric ratchet being used. That would have been money well-spent. YMMV.
Second, as I read about elsewhere, the replacement alternator did not drop into place as easily as shown in this video. I’d read that it may be necessary to file down the inner surface of the outer “ear” of the top mounting points. That was the case for us; the fit was otherwise just too tight.

[@wils_builds]

@@REDRVER I’m so glad this video helped me. I definitely did skip past my ratcheting for the top and bottom bolt. Mainly to keep the video quick and concise. I now have an electric ratchet that I wish I had during the job. As for the dropping in. I think it really depends on alternator you buy. But sometimes that happens when there’s aftermarket parts. Still glad my vid helped and hope you have a good one!

[@missygoldenplaysroblox3789]

Thank you you are the best 👍💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@wils_builds]

@@missygoldenplaysroblox3789 thank you for the encouragement!

[@Mel3177]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. How long was the total installation time?

[@wils_builds]

@@Mel3177 thanks! It took about 2 hours. Might take a bit longer if it’s your first time

[@jeffreygraves5843]

Great video easy to follow clear instructions made the swap a breeze. Thank you! 🙏

[@wils_builds]

@@jeffreygraves5843 glad this helped you out!

[@wingrider1004]

Excellent video.

[@wils_builds]

Thanks!

[@mikemikeyee]

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