How to Replace Alternator 11-17 Toyota Camry
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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken or bad alternator. This video is applicable to the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Toyota Camry
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2012 Toyota Camry
2013 Toyota Camry
2014 Toyota Camry
2015 Toyota Camry
2016 Toyota Camry
2017 Toyota Camry
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First off I’d like to say the details were perfect on disassembly and replacing, added the CAMERA person making this the very BEST DIY video I’ve ever seen from a mechanic. Great, excellent and detailed work. Beautiful team work folks. Respect
The engineers that designed this engine making it so HARD to replace a simple alternator should be taken out back and shot. There is absolutely NO reason you should have to take 1/3 of the engine apart for a simple replacement part like this!!!! Absolutely rediculous!~!!!!
A1 just makes it look so complicated, check out other videos
I initially thought I could get just the cooling fans wiggled out and have enough clearance, but guess not lol. Thank you Sue and 1Aauto for making this job a bit less painful!
As a non-mechanic, these videos make it so much easier to appreciate the amount of labor that goes into this.... I thought it was insane to have a 4 hour labor just to get to the alternator..... now I believe it.
Also the engineers that design these cars should really work in a mechanics shop for years long before they design, and have no business influence (seriously, this is only designed to bring customers into a shop... as often as an alternator replacement (in my area anyway) is, this should be illegal...)
that's because it is insane. so it used to be easy to work on, they're totally freaking scamming people now.
I let the fans and radiator together and the whole assembly pulled right out. Thanks for the video.
What I learned: 1) you absolutely have to have an extra long, thin, ⅜ drive rachet and deep well 14mm socket to get the hardest of three bolts and then it's pretty easy, 2) you don't need to pull the radiator but you do need to undo to it so you can move it out of the way, as well as remove the top rad hoses and drain the rad, 3) remove the bracket off the alternator- unbolt the bracket from the block first, then bench swap the bracket from old to new alternator, and 4) your hands are going to take a genuine beating. Not a super fun project but it'll save you $900, so definitely worth it.
Holy sh*t. Goin to test my daughter's alternator tommorow. Can't do this in a parking lot. And, done lots of garden mechanics. Excellent video and explanation. Top shelf mechanic work !
I stopped watching this video. I thought she was replacing the alternator but it looks like she’s replacing the engine 😂😂😂
"Im also gonna recline the seats and lower the windows
Ok watched this a 100 times before I have the guts to work my 2012 camry n i dont have a clue about cars I really appreciate you at a 1 auto i will 1 of your costumers from now on
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Excellent video, fantastic camera action. My only fear are those plugs and connectors 😂. Seems on my 13 year old Camry you sneeze too hard by them and they break. However, doing the job myself, I can tell the viewers this was not this easy. Removing fans, radiator, etc was the easy part, about 1 hour even with my bad back. Removing the alternator 3 bolts too hours and I have fully stocked tool set and sockets. There has been a lot of cussing, cursing, contemplating life choices. Hints on the small bolt on the back. It does nothing to secure the alternator. It's only to hold the bracket she was talking about. What I did is,remove the one bolt direct with easy access, Don't mess with the harness. Slide the alternator out and tilt it to the left. The harness and small bolt, 12mm, are still attached. Now, when you tilt the alternator the small bolt is full exposed and no need for swivel, mirrors, cussing or anything. It's right there exposed.
This chick is awesome. I wish I had that knowledge of cars
The whole reason if I bought a Camry I'd buy one with a 4 cylinder. Way easier to work on. On a 4 banger you can change the alternator in 15 -20 mins, its right on top of the engine.
I agree man. I did it myself in about 1 hour but that's cause I am not mechanically inclined but was still able to do it on my own by watching a RUclips video. I'm sure others like yourself can do it much faster. Boy am I glad I didn't let the salesman talk me into getting the six cylinder back in 2014 when I got my four cylinder 2014 Camry SE 2.5L gas only vehicle. It seems like a bloody nightmare to do this job on the six banger. Yikes!!!
Oh, and BTW, I didn't change my Toyota alternator cause it was failing me, I simply changed it cause my car has 150,000 miles plus and just wanted to get this job out of the way cause it's just a matter of time before all alternators fail. Just some FYI.
Thank you this is the best video I have seen on this as I have a Toyota XLE V6 it’s very important to me thanks 🙏🌹🌹👏👏
Dang that was involved, I think my just went out. But thinking about taking to a shop now lol
Thats one involved job! Just for an alt!
True, I have the 4 cyl. version of this Camry and it's a breeze. The alt is on the top.
Yup, pain in the ass
So the 3rd bolt in the back to the bracket is why all the radiator has to come out?
This seems like the best way to change a V6 alternator, personally that's my thinking easier with a lift also.
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You can just take the two bottom mount bolts on the radiator so you csn lean the radiator back for enough space no need to drain coolant
I’m still amazed at the visual. I’m also ordering tools for sure and parts if needed.
Damn this is alot of work just for an alternator
+The Texas Chainsaw Thanks for the feedback! This is definitely not the easiest but if you're in a bind, we hope this helps you out! 1aauto.com
Gosh, am never buy this kind a car
Get a 4 cylinders if you want an easy job to changing alternator l.
Can you only remove the radiator fan and get the Altenator out? I don’t want to drain and remove radiator if I don’t have to.
Wow i got a 2016 camry and the altinator is right on top nothing needs to be removed besides the alt. Its self
+Z A Thanks for checking us out!
Sure is dont know why she doing all this unnecessary stuff just to replace a alternator smh
Same with 2014
Do you have an SE by chance I have a 2016 SE 4cyl and need to have my alternator done this weekend!
First-rate video! I would only say that there is an alternative to removing the front RH wheel and inner fender wheel cover: first, don't entirely remove the original drive belt (unless you're replacing it outright;) just disengage mostly with the old alternator. Second, after installing the new one, remove the upper engine dampener and its attachment bracket with the engine. With these out of the way, there's plenty of travel in the tensioner to re-install the belt. Get a good light and you'll easily be able to spot from above the engine whether the belt is correctly seated on the pulleys. Afterward, reinstall the bracketry and dampener. For me, this is faster and easier than futzing with the wheel and inner fender cover.
You can get away by just removing the fan , no need to remove the radiator or discharge the ac line
I watched a video where the guy loosened the bottom of the radiator and pushed it back some. I've got a V6 so it's pretty dang freaking harsh. I'm really pissed off at Toyota these days, they used to make the cars actually able to work on at home. plus, I had a 2000 Corolla for 16 years with a zero mechanical problems. this is an 11-year-old car with under 200,000 miles and the freaking alternator is failing. actually the regulator part which apparently is built into the alternator another insanely stupid idea.
Is this for the 3.5 liter?
Thank you
I have a 2013 Avalon 3.5L. I am having charging issues hopefully just the battery. It is still the original and only 36K miles. I have seen some videos that do this with a little less labor but "Holy Fuzzy Cats"!
Can you tell me the labor charge and the OEM alternator cost? I thought I could change it myself if it is the alternator but that is not an option.
I miss the rear wheel drive cars before the mid 80's. I could change the alternator or water pump in 15 minutes.
Just amazed at how much cheap plastic fasteners are used.
Nice job and give me a clue.
Thanks!
Same issues on my Avalon. Brought a new battery. Worked for a couple of days then the battery died. Dealership changing the alternator as i type this
You don’t have to remove the radiator just the fan
I need to know if you did this before without draining the radiator and what not... You speaking from experience???
Is crazy you have to do this in order to change a alternator 2010 Toyota Camry LE. I almost put the car in the shop just have a lots of patience and time.
You don't have to. No clue why she did.
Does this apply to the 4cyl 2017 as well?
one year later no response..
+KGB Reviews This video is applicable to the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Toyota Camry
@@1AAuto You forgot to specify that this is ONLY true for the Camry V6 engines from those years and NOT the 4 cylinder ones.
That's crazy you have to take apart almost everything
What does it mean when my car starts rough right after disconnecting and reconnecting my battery (for working on it or replacing the battery). The next start is normal. Computer issue?
Skip to 18:54 to avoid unnecessary steps
+Treaxvour W We appreciate the feedback. Sometimes there are multiple ways to accomplish the same repair.
Boys and Girls, this brings me to my next point.
"Dont do Drugs and then engineer a vehicle"
This is nothing compared to the 2004 Mazda 6 v6. The alternator was right next to the left wheel hub behind suspension parts wtf... Thank you Mazda for following Toyota more sensible schematics today
An engine swap is easier.
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One more thing. Did you use a memory saver for the computers?
You can use a ps4s hard drive with adapter connected to where obd2 pins are
Thanks for the tip although the 3rd bolt behind the alternator gave me hard time
Did you have to remove all the parts she did?
15:25 is that the water inlet or outlet ?
+calixxlivin At this time mark, we are unclamping the lower radiator hose.
@@1AAuto understood but I mean where it connects to
goood
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I would drive that car right through the front window of the dealership and demand a refund.
Ok I'll pay a shop
Same
But you dont have to do all of that
@@paige_judah5538 really? If this is how much is involved, I might have to save and pay a shop.
If a person has money to spare for such a nightmare of a job on a V6, I always recommend they take their vehicles to a professional shop with professional certified mechanics. If you take it to the neighborhood mechanic, the guy around the corner working in a questionable facility or under a shaded tree...LOL, they more than likely will forget a bolt, a connector, something and fuck your vehicle up. Don't take that chance!
This was so unnecessary. Don't need to srain the radiator. Dont need to take off the belt, dont need to take any of the plastic parts off.
The Sneakerhead Beau thank you 😊 I was looking for some other RUclips videos she did too much I guess she wants labor
Thanks 😊 any other videos without all the unnecessary labor?
You have no clue bud. The v6 that she worked on is a much bigger job than the 4 cylinder camry. And how does one get the alternator out with the belt on it? 🤣🤪
Drop a video
Yeah.... I don’t think so. Thank goodness my ‘15 Camry 4-cyl isn’t that complicated in order to get the alternator out. Easy access compared to this nonsense. 😳
U add the wrong coolant
+Feroz King Thanks for the feedback!
Why not put the belt on when you had all that room after you removed the fans and radiator! You didn’t even have to remove or drain the radiator just the fans
You've done this without removing the radiator???
@@LOUIZIANABOYZ once the fans are removed there is enough space by taking the alternator towards the drives side of the vehicle.
wrong coolant for toyota . and there a bleeder to bleed sytem
+peter PETER Thanks for the feedback!
V6 drama…
All those american clips
Sloppy mechanics
it's super hard not to say f Toyota. they're making the cars near impossible for the home mechanic. only because I got a relatively decent deal on fluid changes, did I have them do the transmission, which has some freaking bizarre hole on the side so you have to take off the wheel on the driver side. and then some freaking bizarre way you're supposed to measure the appropriate amount you put in.
sorry but this really pisses me off bad. I just got a $776 quote from aamco, guys I trust who I've worked with before. but they're charging $400 for the alternator, which I can get at the parts store for 150 to $200, with the core exchange.
I need 2011 V6 Camry instructions if anybody knows of anyone who can provide them or direct me there.