Hyundai Tucson Alternator Change, Part1
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the creator demonstrates how to replace the alternator on a 2005 Hyundai Tucson V6 2.7L. Due to a lack of helpful guides, he decided to make one himself. He details the process, starting with charging the battery, removing the passenger side tire, and accessing the alternator through a cramped space. He explains the challenges faced, such as removing a specific bolt, and provides tips for reinstallation. The video emphasizes the importance of proper jacking and safety precautions while working under the vehicle.
Takeaways
- 🔋 The video is a tutorial on replacing the alternator of a 2005 Hyundai Tucson V6 with a 2.7-liter engine.
- 🛠️ The first step is to ensure the car's battery is fully charged before starting the process.
- 🔧 Removing the passenger side tire and plastic cover is the easiest way to access the alternator.
- 🔩 A bolt in a U-shaped bracket is the most challenging part to remove during the alternator extraction.
- 🔄 The alternator sits differently compared to most, with a unique installation method involving a round hole and slide mechanism.
- 🚫 The video creator initially struggled to remove the alternator due to a metal bracket obstructing its path.
- 🔌 Two cables need to be disconnected from the alternator, one being the electrical connector and the other for the battery.
- 🛡️ The battery cable has a rubber cover and is secured with a bolt once connected to the alternator.
- 💰 The alternator was rebuilt locally for a third of the cost of a new one, saving the creator significant money.
- 🔄 The rebuilt alternator comes with a one-year warranty and is visually indistinguishable from a new one.
- 🏎️ The installation process involves maneuvering the alternator into a tight space and reconnecting the cables carefully.
Q & A
What is the vehicle and engine type discussed in the video?
-The video discusses replacing the alternator on a 2005 Hyundai Tucson with a V6 2.7-liter engine.
What is the first step before starting the alternator replacement?
-The first step is to charge the battery fully before beginning the alternator replacement.
Why is it necessary to remove the passenger side tire and plastic cover?
-Removing the passenger side tire and plastic cover provides easier access to the alternator for removal and installation.
What makes removing the bolt from the alternator challenging?
-The bolt is difficult to remove because it hits a metal bracket, which is part of the suspension system, and requires significant force or heat to loosen.
How does the speaker suggest managing the tight space when disconnecting the alternator cables?
-The speaker suggests having small hands to reach in and using a long screwdriver to push and pry on the electrical connector while pushing the button to disconnect it.
What type of alternator is being installed as a replacement?
-A rebuilt alternator, which was rebuilt by a local shop and costs significantly less than a brand new one, is being installed.
How should the vehicle be supported during the alternator replacement process?
-The vehicle should be supported with a hydraulic jack, axle scissors jack, and a tower under the car to ensure safety and stability.
What is the purpose of keeping the suspension arm elevated with a hydraulic jack?
-Keeping the suspension arm elevated with a hydraulic jack prevents it from dropping down, providing necessary space to maneuver and preventing any parts from falling apart.
What does the speaker recommend doing first when installing the new alternator?
-The speaker recommends hooking up the battery cable with the rubber cover to the alternator first.
Why does the speaker suggest skipping the video footage of maneuvering the alternator into place?
-The speaker suggests skipping this part to save time, acknowledging that viewers will also struggle with the tight space and will need to find their own way to maneuver the alternator into place.
Outlines
🔧 Alternator Replacement Introduction
The video script begins with the host introducing a tutorial on replacing the alternator of a 2005 Hyundai Tucson V6 with a 2.7-liter engine. The host explains that they are creating this video because they couldn't find a helpful guide online. They start by charging the car battery and then proceed to describe the steps for removing the alternator, which includes removing the passenger side tire and plastic cover for better access. The host also mentions the unique U-shaped bracket that holds the alternator, which differs from the typical round hole design found in most vehicles.
👷♂️ Overcoming Challenges in Alternator Removal
In this paragraph, the host details the challenges faced during the removal of the alternator, particularly the difficulty in removing a bolt from a U-shaped bracket due to its position behind the alternator. The host also discusses the need to potentially remove a steering arm, which is held in place by a stubborn center bolt that likely hasn't been removed since the vehicle was new. The video script emphasizes the complexity of accessing the electrical connectors and the battery cable, which are tightly packed and difficult to maneuver.
🛠️ Installing the Rebuilt Alternator
The host describes the process of installing a rebuilt alternator, which they had reconditioned at a local shop for a fraction of the cost of a new one. They provide a cost comparison and express trust in the quality of the rebuilt part, which comes with a one-year warranty. The installation process involves maneuvering the alternator into a tight space, connecting the battery cable with a rubber cover, and attaching the electrical connector. The host also emphasizes safety precautions, such as using a hydraulic jack and other supports to keep the vehicle stable during the procedure.
🔩 Final Steps and Struggles in Alternator Installation
The final paragraph focuses on the final steps of the installation process, which includes securing the alternator in place with a bolt and dealing with the challenges of fitting the alternator into the tight space within the vehicle. The host acknowledges the difficulty of the task and decides to skip showing the struggle to save time, but assures viewers that they will face similar difficulties. The emphasis is on finding a way to successfully install the alternator despite the obstacles.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Alternator
💡Hyundai Tucson
💡Battery
💡Passenger Side Tire
💡U-Shaped Bracket
💡Strut
💡Electrical Connector
💡Cable
💡Rebuilt Alternator
💡Warranty
💡Installation
Highlights
Introduction to replacing the alternator on a 2005 Hyundai Tucson V6 2.7 liters.
Emphasis on charging the battery fully before starting the alternator replacement.
Removing the passenger side tire and the plastic cover to access the alternator.
Explanation of the alternator's location and the challenge of removing a specific bolt.
Detailed description of the unique U-shaped bracket holding the alternator.
Difficulty faced due to the bolt hitting a metal bracket during removal.
Consideration of removing additional components to free the bolt.
Challenges with old vehicle components and the need for force or heat to loosen bolts.
Recommending reversing the steps shown for reinstallation.
Identifying two cables connected to the alternator: electrical connector and battery cable.
Challenges with limited space and the need for small hands or tools to disconnect cables.
Experience and effort required, taking significantly longer than initially expected.
Cost-effective solution of rebuilding the alternator at a local shop for $90.
Importance of safety measures, including multiple jacks to secure the vehicle.
Final steps and difficulties in maneuvering the alternator into place during installation.
Transcripts
hello youtube today I'm going to be
replacing the alternator on a Oh 5
Hyundai Tucson v6 leaves 2.7 liters or
something like that I'm actually gonna
be running that backwards on you because
I was trying to find a video to kind of
help me get it out and there was not any
good videos so I'm gonna make one for
you
the first thing I'm doing right now is
of course charging my battery I wanna
make sure that my battery is fully
charged before I get ready to crank the
car up so the next step will begin
shortly alright so I'm just gonna kind
of walk you through it real quick the
easiest way to get this alternator out
is to actually remove your passenger
side tire and the plastic cover that
goes right in here and I'll show you
those steps as I'm putting everything
back together the alternator actually
sits right there in that spot and the
hardest thing that I had to do is
actually to remove a bolt that goes
right there in that little u-shaped
bracket now most alternators don't sit
in a u-shaped bracket that's actually a
round hole where the boat goes through
it this one actually sits on top the
boat and this one just kind of slides
right in most alternators are not
usually they actually have a hole and
you got to slide the bolt through it now
this one here as you can see when the
alternator was installed I couldn't see
why the boat wouldn't come out of the
hole because of course I'm pushing it to
try to get it out of the way
and it wouldn't because he was hitting
this bracket right here which is in the
back side of it which holds your some of
your suspension and driving axe old and
all that stuff so I was a little
confused why the boat wouldn't come out
and of course I could see the back of
the head which as you can see it's flat
and it was hitting right up against that
metal bracket there so I was actually
gonna remove that bracket to get it out
of the way and get this right here this
struck out of the way I strut I'm sorry
this um arm for your steering arm right
here I was gonna remove this and to do
all that you would actually have to
remove this Center bolt right here which
I actually tried but it's it's oh five
vehicle it has probably never came off
and it's pretty much gonna have to come
out of there with a lot of force maybe
even some heat to kind of loosen those
metals off so we'll get started on
putting this thing back in here and
basically to take it off you'll just do
the steps that I'm getting ready to show
you backwards there's two cables that go
attach to the alternator right there
with the orange right in the middle this
one here this is the actual electrical
connector for the back of the alternator
and it has a clamp right here that you
have to push down on to get it and pull
out it's actually very difficult unless
you have very small hands that you can
reach in between all of this stuff in
here to get that out of there
the other cable is hanging right here
this is the cable for the battery itself
of course it has a rubber cover that
goes over the top of it once the cable
is installed with a bolt on top and I'll
show you where that cable goes on the
alternator so as you can see is very
cramped
for the worst alternators I've ever had
to take apart or to actually remove from
a vehicle you know I told the person
it'd probably take me 20-30 minutes to
remove this thing and it actually took
me a couple of dollars just from my
experience with alternators here is the
new rebuilt alternator as you can see it
looks brand spanking new
believe it or not this is the same
alternator that was in here when I when
I took out this is the same one that I
took out there's a local shop near me
that was able to rebuild it for me and
it cost me a third of what a brand new
alternator would cause this alternator
here any auto parts stores almost three
hundred some dollars even a new rebuild
was about 150 to 175 it took me about 20
minute drive to take this to the local
shop and have it rebuilt and this is
basically the same thing you get when
you buy a rebuilt alternator it has a
one-year warranty
I trust the guys that did it I'll
recommend them to anybody so we'll see
who's gonna go ahead and start this
installation as you can see it's it only
cost me $90 so it was a third of the
price of a brand new and a few hours
worth of work so we'll go ahead and
proceed with the installation first
thing we're gonna try to do is get this
monster inside this hole in here somehow
someway
the easiest way was towards the front of
the vehicle
to go through this hole right here and
go in through there so I'm gonna try to
get that in video if I don't I apologize
after I get it in the hole first thing
I'm gonna do is hook up that one cable
with the rubber on it first because um
after I hooked that on to the alternator
which it goes right here it goes right
here in this spot with this nut it'll
slide in there and as you can see
there's cuts these two little cuts right
here this one on this side and the one
over here by my thumb that cable has to
slide in there and then the actual wire
from the cable has to come out on either
end of this this way or that way so the
cable can't come out this way to go onto
the rest of the to where it connects to
all right and then of course the other
wires go in here the electrical
connector itself when you get to do this
you'll see how difficult it is to get
this thing out of there when you have
minimal movement so you have to have a
pretty good grip to grab that wire push
the button and pull it back actually had
to push the button with one hand and
then I got me a long screwdriver from
underneath the vehicle and kind of push
and pride on it as I was pushing the
button until it finally came out like I
said this is a thirteen year old vehicle
right now almost 14 years old on this 14
years old and this is the original
alternator so those connectors have been
there for quite a while so it took took
a few minutes to get them loose alright
so the first thing you want to do of
course is jack up your car and be safe
secure as you can see I've got a
hydraulic jack I've got the axle
scissors Jack and I've got a tower
underneath it just to be on the safe
side the reason for the hydraulic jack
because this arm here since this is an
all wheel drive vehicle it has
independent suspension so this leg
itself here will fall down up and down
as I release it if I take the hydraulic
jack from under there this rotor and
with the tire you know with the tire
hold tire assembly goes will actually
drop down on me and I needed to has the
space so I could move my hands and my
arms around this vehicle so you want to
have something propping this up plus it
keeps your strut from getting completely
extended and hopefully you know nothing
will fall apart as far as your steering
and your suspension goes so keep this
elevated this part right here elevated
with a jack and then of course the other
two are for actually jacking the vehicle
up and support it while I'm under it
alright so let's get started okay so
first thing I want to do of course the
alternator
okay I think that's better I still do
cram this alternator through here
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one of the few times the break
combination to get it to go on in there
um first of all get the bolt in here go
ahead put the bottom of here
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so I'll have to fight later get in there
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this is gonna be the hardest part right
here there's not a science to how to get
this thing in here you just gotta gotta
maneuver it into the hole and into there
I will just kind of skip this cuz I
won't waste your time looking at me
struggling with it but you're gonna
struggle with it too so just find a way
to get it in
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