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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2010TL FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2010 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5L
Removal and Replacement
2010 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Removal and Replacement
Alternator Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.
2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures.
3. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
4. Remove the splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
5. Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A) and remove the harness clamp (B).
6. Loosen the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (C).
7. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
8. Remove the coolant reservoir (A), then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B).
9. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.
10. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) from the alternator.
11. Remove the harness clamp (C) from the alternator and disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (D) from the A/C compressor.
12. Remove the bolt (E) securing the harness holder.
13. Remove the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator.
Installation
1. Install the alternator, then tighten the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B).
2. Install the bolt (A) securing the harness holder.
3. Install the harness clamp (B) to the alternator and connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (C) to the A/C compressor.
4. Connect the alternator connector (D) and the positive alternator cable (E) to the alternator. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the alternator when you connect it.
5. Install the drive belt Service and Repair.
6. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (A), then install the coolant reservoir (B).
7. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
8. Tighten the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (A).
9. Connect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (B) and install the harness clamp (C).
10. Install the splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
11. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
12. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.
13. Install the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.