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This video shows you how to install a new alternator engineered specifically for your 2007-2013 Acura MDX 3.7L V6. The alternator in your vehicle powers the battery and electrical system while the engine is running. If your alternator is failing, you may wind up with a constantly draining battery.
Estimated installation time for a professional technician is approximately: 1 hour 18 minutes
This repair was done on a 2011 Acura MDX Base 3.7L Sport Utility 4-Door AWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Acura MDX
2008 Acura MDX
2009 Acura MDX
2010 Acura MDX
2011 Acura MDX
2012 Acura MDX
2013 Acura MDX
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver https://trq.video/obWC-1AXAA00013
• 10mm Wrench https://trq.video/oars-1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket https://trq.video/ob4R-1AXAA00017
• 12mm Socket https://trq.video/ocyS-1AXAA00015
• 14mm Socket https://trq.video/ocyS-1AXAA00015
• 8mm Socket https://trq.video/ob4R-1AXAA00017
• Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool https://trq.video/oec-1AXAA00019
• Trim Tool Set https://trq.video/oaLq-1AXXX00006
• Ratchet https://trq.video/ocy5-1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench https://trq.video/obAj-1AXAA00044
• Cloth Rags https://trq.video/oZe-1AXSS00035
• Gloves https://trq.video/obNh-1AXSS00048
• Rust Penetrant
• Safety Glasses
• Hammer
• Pick https://trq.video/oadQ-1AXAA00037
• Wheel Chocks
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My 2009 Acura MDX lower alternator mounting front point above the AC compressor broke off. What is that part call and can that part be replaced?
I just replaced my alternator today for the first time in my 08 MDX. I paused and played it over and over. It took me 5hrs. But it got done perfectly. Thank you very much for your help!
Fantastic video.
Gotta tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Very well done and very good on exact details. Thank you!
I have been a video producer for Fortune 500 companies for over 35 years. And I must say this is probably the best how-to video I have ever scene. And I've used YouTube a lot over the years to work on many of my vehicles. Lighting, camera placement, editing, voice-over, all exceptional. You will make this DYI project a breeze. Thanks for the excellent production.
As a veteran it is great to see videos like this that help Americans do a correct repair of their automobile. Moreover, excellent presentation. We just used the video to replace the alternator in my son Acura.
Thank you for the video. There were some things where I deviated from the video because things seemed a little more cramped on my daughter's 2008.
– I did not disconnect the lowest wire that goes down to the AC compressor.
– I did not have to mess with the wiring harness where it goes above the rocker cover.
– I did have to remove the #1 ignition coil (assuming that first one up front is #1) just to have enough clearance to get my fat hand down there to disconnect the wires from the alternator.
– I did remove the power steering reservoir completely so I had more room to work with.
– I had to remove the plastic garnish that sits above the radiator because it cut off some room for me to work.
– getting the alternator out was, well, interesting. I managed it, but it was not pleasant. I think the factory method must say to remove the radiator fan assembly, which looks pretty involved.
I've done worse, but the video made it look like it would be almost as easy as my old 78 Chevy truck, which it, of course, was not.
Great video, thank you.
Bought the alternator from you guys and thought the video seemed easy enough but I cannot for the life of me get the alternator out. Any extra tips or tricks? It seems like there’s no room at all.
Thank you for the step by step video. I was able to follow and successfully replace alternator. As a below average diy mechanic, I am super thankful for this easy to follow video! Camera angles on your video made it really easy to follow!
Great video, but you do NOT need to decouple that bottom wire. Leave it with the wiring harness and sneak the alternator out! Very difficult to get it apart and get it together again.
Very methodical video. The step by step process was right on!
Thank you! Very detailed video from step one to end. I had to put the belt first before putting back the water and power steering reservoir.
I broke the bottom bolt, any advice on removing the alternator
Maaaann!!!! The first time i took my alternator off my MDX, i had the wheel off and did not loosen the ac line. I took the VQ approach.
Very clear explanation, thank you.
Is this the same for a 2017 MDX? Great video!!!!
A lot of work! I love the video because it is very detail in every step.
Awesome tutorial! I bought the required tools and followed the steps. Everything went very smoothly. I DIY a small bushing puller to adjust the space for mounting. Thanks again for such a detailed and well-filmed video.