2003 XC90 Alternator problem

dante1 · Post by **dante1** » 01 Oct 2014, 10:00

Hello everyone,
I probably have an alternator issue because when I have the SUV fired up, my battery voltage drops to 11. 6volts.
I read that it takes about 5 hours to replace the alternator because the whole front passenger side suspension has to be removed to have access to the alternator. I call a dealership to get a price and they told me that it was 1.6 hours of labor and $700.00 for the alternator. I can get a rebuilt alternator for way cheaper then that and do the work myself.
What I am wondering is if anyone has instructions on how to replace the alternator without having to remove the front suspension.

Thanks.

nik_dob · Post by **nik_dob** » 10 Oct 2014, 15:32

Which engine is the car?

dante1 · Post by **dante1** » 10 Oct 2014, 15:47

Post by **jimmy57** » 10 Oct 2014, 18:25

Suspension is not the way to get at that one. You remove belt, then the bolts through P/S pump to bracket to allow it to be set aside, and then fan shroud. I always take the computer box off the modules so I can get easier attack at the bolts on front of bracket into alternator. The alternator should now have clearance to go back and then up likely with a little twisting.

dante1 · Post by **dante1** » 10 Oct 2014, 18:53

Okay thanks