chrismc
forum member
OK here is a how-to on replacing your alternator on a 2005 Mustang GT
Here is what you will need
3/8 drive ratchet
1/2 drive ratchet
10mm socket
15mm socket
10mm open end wrench
8mm open end wrench
flat head screwdriver
Now first step is disconnect battery
Now take off your intake tube
Now release the tension off the belt and slip it off the alternator, to do this place your ratchet ( wil be one of the two, they vary from car to car) and push it downwards releasing the tension
Now place the belt on the pulley directly below the alt, to ensure it doesnt get all twisted or fall off other pulleys
Next loosen and remove the 2 nuts at the bottom of the alternator. 15 mm deep socket
Next remove your throttle body, The top two screws are 8mm wrench and bottom two are 10mm deep socket.
I let it hang down resting on the pulleys. Do not worry, it wont damage the cables in anyway as they are long enough.
Now remove the to outermost screws on the alternator plate. 10mm wrench.
Now lift the alternator out and swap the power wire and plug, the black plate to your new alternator and repeat this from here up.
Here is what you will need
3/8 drive ratchet
1/2 drive ratchet
10mm socket
15mm socket
10mm open end wrench
8mm open end wrench
flat head screwdriver
Now first step is disconnect battery
Now take off your intake tube
Now release the tension off the belt and slip it off the alternator, to do this place your ratchet ( wil be one of the two, they vary from car to car) and push it downwards releasing the tension
Now place the belt on the pulley directly below the alt, to ensure it doesnt get all twisted or fall off other pulleys
Next loosen and remove the 2 nuts at the bottom of the alternator. 15 mm deep socket
Next remove your throttle body, The top two screws are 8mm wrench and bottom two are 10mm deep socket.
I let it hang down resting on the pulleys. Do not worry, it wont damage the cables in anyway as they are long enough.
Now remove the to outermost screws on the alternator plate. 10mm wrench.
Now lift the alternator out and swap the power wire and plug, the black plate to your new alternator and repeat this from here up.