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Where are the bolts on an alternator bracket?

Where are the bolts on an alternator bracket?

There are two bolts on the front of the alternator and one bolt in the rear of the alternator. Use the 3/8 inch drive ratchet and a socket to turn these three bolts counterclockwise to loosen and remove the bolts. Slide the pry bar between the alternator and the bottom of the alternator bracket.

How do you remove an alternator from a car?

Once the belt is off just remove whatever bolts connect the alternator to the bracket and you’re good to go. Our model required the removal of three bolts: one at the front and two at the rear. With the old alternator in your hand you’re half way home.

Where is the charge warning light on a GM alternator?

But this is not a simple bolt-on conversion. The 10- and 12-SI units use a different two-wire connector plug on the rear of the alternator. The Number 1 wire on the 10- or 12-SI is connected to the charge warning light on the dash. The Number 2 wire is what is called the voltage sensing wire.

Can a Chevy Astro be replaced with aftermarket parts?

If you are not satisfied with how your Chevrolet Astro parts do their load of the performance, you can always replace them with aftermarket and custom Chevrolet Astro auto parts and have them gentler and more minivan-like in terms of the ride and drive factors.

Where are the fuse panels on a Chevy Astro?

Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Chevrolet Astro 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

But this is not a simple bolt-on conversion. The 10- and 12-SI units use a different two-wire connector plug on the rear of the alternator. The Number 1 wire on the 10- or 12-SI is connected to the charge warning light on the dash. The Number 2 wire is what is called the voltage sensing wire.

When did the second generation Chevy Astro come out?

In this article, we consider the second-generation Chevrolet Astro, produced from 1995 to 2005.

What kind of regulator does a GM alternator use?

Assuming you want to upgrade, we’ll take a couple of the more common options and run through the wiring variables. The original 1960’s GM alternator employs an external voltage regulator. This alternator (10-DN), uses a flat, two-prong connection at the back of the alternator.

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Ruth Doyle