Acura 06311-P8E-A01RM Alternator Assembly (Reman)

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the intake manifold cover or engine cover. Remove the drivebelt. On 2004 and later models, disconnect the electrical connectors from the air conditioning condenser fan motor and from the air conditioning compressor clutch and remove the coolant reservoir. Remove the air conditioning condenser fan shroud assembly. Remove the nut and disconnect the battery cable from the B+terminal, then disconnect the four-pin electrical connector. On 2004 and later models, the electrical harness is clamped to the alternator. Detach the harness from the small mounting bracket on the alternator and set the harness aside, then remove the bolt that secures the harness bracket to the alternator and set the harness aside. Remove the upper and lower alternator mounting bolts and remove the alternator. If you're replacing the alternator, take the old one with you when purchasing the replacement unit. Make sure that the new/rebuilt unit looks identical to the old alternator. Look at the electrical terminals on the backside of the alternator. They should be the same in number, size and location as the terminals on the old alternator. Many new/rebuilt alternators DO NOT have a pulley installed, so you might have to swap the pulley from the old unit to the new/rebuilt one. When buying an alternator, find out the store's policy regarding pulley swaps. Some stores perform this service free of charge. If your local auto parts store doesn't offer this service, you'll have to purchase a puller for removing the pulley and do it yourself. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to tighten the alternator mounting bolts securely. When you're done, reconnect the cable to the negative terminal of the battery. Check the charging voltage to verify that the alternator is operating correctly.