Q: How to remove and replace an alternator in a Toyota Solara and Toyota Avalon?
A: First of all, disconnect the battery's negative terminal, ensuring you have the stereo's anti-theft code if needed. Remove the electrical connectors and drivebelt from the alternator by loosening the adjustment and pivot bolts. Remove the alternator from the engine and adjustment brackets. If replacing, ensure the new alternator matches the old one in terms of terminals and identification markings. You may need to switch the pulley from the old to the new alternator.
Q: How to disconnect and remove the alternator from a Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon?
A: Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. For four-cylinder engines, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Remove the drive belt, detach the electrical connectors from the alternator, and remove the alternator mounting bolts and harness clamps. Remove the alternator from the mounting bracket. For V6 engines, loosen the right-front wheel lug nuts, then raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Remove the right front wheel, lower engine cover(s), fender inner liner, drive belt, upper engine covers, air cleaner and inlet assembly, and front bumper assembly. Drain the engine coolant and remove the coolant expansion tank mounting fasteners. Set the tank to the side and remove the radiator. Detach the electrical connectors from the alternator, remove the alternator mounting bolts and harness clamps, and remove the alternator from the mounting bracket. If replacing the alternator, ensure the new unit is identical to the old one in terms of terminals and identification markings. Install the pulley if necessary. Reverse the removal steps and check the charging voltage to verify proper operation of the alternator.