This video covers removal and installation of the alternator on Toyota’s 1.8L Corolla, Matrix, Yaris as well as the Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe. This is a good project for the home mechanic with some basic tools. On camera is a 2010 Toyota Corolla. This particular engine was used from 2009-2013.
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FYI, Avoid doing this job in cold weather if you can.. I tried to "pop off" the plastic cover on the engine and it crumbled like a cracker… Great video though. Thanks..
I know this was 3 years ago but there is like a one inch lip above the crank. Kinda between the crank and alternater. Do you know whether the belt goes over or under it?
Just changed my alternator. Works perfect. I wrote down the instructions. Also did the index card. It helped.
I noticed that if you use locking pliers to hold the belt down you don't have to remove it all the way. And it won't unravel.
In this day of thanks. I thank you for making this video.
Stupidly I decided to tighten all bolts and then do the tensioner bolt. Snapped it right in half. Should've looked up this video first. Lesson learned
no need to total take off the belt, only upper part off is ok.
You're the best. So concise and to the point with good visuals and explanation. Thanks very much.
Thank you so much for the video.You saved me about $ 200 by me doing it my self. Very simple
nice video, helped me save 400.00 today!
Thanks
Thanks for the vid man!
wish 1 is the scion xD??
Just wanted to say thnx for this video it’s a life saver …today my alternator went out on me and I had no idea how I was gonna replace since I have limited mechanical abilities but I found your video and followed it step by step and bam my car is back up and running..so thank u very much sir for making the video
Thank you so much for this, just changed my 1st alternator flawlessly because of you..
Very helpful. Great video!!!! Thanks for the detailed information. I'm replacing my alternator this weekend, wish me luck!! Happy Thanksgivings
My alternator just crapped on me last night and left me walking, thank you for the video, YouTube is where I get most all of my mechanical knowledge anyway
Great video. Thanks. You ever change out one of the pulleys?
I just used this video to change the alternator on my 2010 Corolla. Thanks man. Perfect video.
its not the same engine in the 2009 pontiac vibe gt
What the make, model and part # of the alternator that you used? Thanks.
This is a great video and a great help but I ran into one small issue. the 12mm that is shown at 1 minute 43 seconds, the head broke off so the bolt is in the old alternator. I need to get the specs for the bolt. I tried to get one from the parts store but it did not fit. I called the dealer and they were able to give me the specs they have but it was the same as what I bought that did not fit.
Thank you for your video, but corrects the drawings, it is water pump and not the polite idler
Thanks OM! This was very helpful for my 2009 Scion XD. It was tricky getting the alternator out of that tight space, but at all worked out fine.
Easily the best video of this procedure on YT.