Wednesday, February 19, 2014

How to Remove the Alternator in 2003 Honda Civics

How to Remove the Alternator in 2003 Honda Civics

Alternators transform mechanical energy into electrical energy providing your cars battery and most of the electrical mechanism within your vehicle with a steady stream of power. If your Honda Civics alternator has failed, you need to replace it immediately because it will quickly drain your battery, eventually preventing you from being able to start your car. With some mechanical inclination and a little elbow grease just about anyone can remove and replace the alternator of a 2003 Honda Civic.

Instructions

    1

    Write down the anti-theft code for the radio and all of the frequencies that correspond to the radios preset buttons.

    2

    Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable. Raise the front end of the car on the jack stands.

    3

    Remove the front bumper by unscrewing the series of screws holding together located on its underside. Remove the right side headlight and remove the reserve tank from the bracket.

    4

    Remove the drive belt by relieving the tension and gently sliding the belt off. Remove the three bolts securing the alternator. Disconnect the alternator connector and the BLK wire. Remove the alternator.

    5

    Replace the alternator with a new one in the reverser order.

    6

    Connect the positive cable and then the negative cable to the battery. Input the anti-theft code into the radio and the frequencies corresponding to the radios preset buttons. Set the clock.

    7

    Porm the (ECM) idle learn procedure: turn off all electrical items are off (A/C, lights, radio, etc.); start the engine, put the car into neutral and hold it at 3000 RPM until the radiator fan comes on or the engine coolant temperature reaches 194 degrees Fahrenheit or 90 degrees Celsius; let the engine idle for five minutes.


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