How can I swap out the alternator on a 2014 Ford Explorer with a 3.5 engine?

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Nugpot Jan 23, 2021

To replace the alternator on a 2014 Ford Explorer, the process is relatively simple. You'll need tools such as sockets, wrenches, and screwdrivers to get the job done. Start by disconnecting the battery, then loosen the tensioner for the serpentine belt to remove it from the alternator pulley. Once the belt is off, detach the positive cable from the alternator and remove the three bolts holding it in place on the mounting bracket. Slide out the old alternator and replace it with a new one, following the reverse order of these steps.

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Derrick P Nov 3, 2022

To replace the alternator on a 2014 Ford Explorer with a 3.5-liter engine, it is quite a complex task. You will require a variety of tools such as deep and shallow sockets, ratchets, extensions of different lengths, wrenches, screwdrivers, pry bars, side cutters, a hand grinder, a hose clamp remover, a floor jack, safety stands, a wheel socket, a serpentine belt tool, a drain bucket, a funnel, and a torque wrench to complete the job successfully.

Firstly, start by disconnecting the battery. The next steps include removing the upper engine cover, air filter and box, intake tube and connectors, upper radiator hose, dual fan assembly, alternator cable and plug. Then, you'll need to jack up the vehicle and secure it, remove the right front tire, the plastic wheel well (grind off seized bolts, loosen the tensioner and remove the serpentine belt), and finally remove the lower alternator bolt and upper bolt with the stud.

Once the above steps are completed, you can slide the alternator out and then proceed to install the new one by following the reverse order of the removal process. Lastly, make sure to torque the wheel after the installation is complete.

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