How to replace your 6th gen alternator.

A 2000 Accord is a 6th gen, right? I just replaced the alternator on one, and figured I would post what I did to help other people.

First, disconnect the negative battery cable, and make sure the engine is cold.

You must remove the right-side electric fan, there are 3 10mm bolts, 2 on top and one on the bottom, just stick your hand down there with a 10mm 1/4-drive ratchet, and you can get the bottom one. Also, you must remove the clips that hold the wire loom on the fan, a flathead screwdriver or pliers can compress the clips to remove them.

I also removed the front plastic valve cover decoration, a 1/4 turn of the screws and it popped right off. I then removed the power steering reservoir, also a 10mm bolt.

Then, on to the belt. You can easily use a 14mm wrench on the pulley, and pop the belt right off. Then, disconnect the wires from the alternator. There is a clip-in plug on top, and a 10mm bolt holding the wire on the side.

Then, remove the alternator. There is a 12mm bolt on top, and a 14mm bolt on the bottom. I couldn't get to the bottom one with a ratchet, because the tensioner pulley was in the way, so a wrench had to do. Not hard, but time-consuming. It also helped to remove the dipstick, I just stuck a small cloth in there.

On top, there is a bracket that holds the top bolt in place. This is also held in place with a 12mm bolt, I removed that to gain more clearance. That's it, really. Just wrangle it out of there and you're done.

What type of alternator did you get? Where did you get it from. I see three to choose from on the Advance Auto website:

$98.88
Worldwide 20119
Reman; 105 Amps; See Tech Tip # 644; No Test Chart Available

$238.88
Beck/Arnley 1860863
Alternator: Reman.; 105 Amps; Serpentine 6 Groove; Delphi

$149.99
OE Quality 8220
Reman Alternator: Delco CS130D Alternator; Amps: 105; Internal Regulator; 12V; Clock-Wise Rotation

Any of them look familiar? I'm not sure which one to get.

Thanks

make sure the engine is cold
C'mon --- where's your sense of adventure?
:)

I went ahead and followed your procedure. I picked up the Worldwide alternator. Your writeup was right on, and the job was very straight forward. The hardest part for me was screwing in the bottom bolt for the fan, but I eventually got it.

I got some piece of junk from Strauss, I'm not even sure what kind, but it cost $125. It only lasted a week, then I heard the whistle again, and the the check engine light came on. It's now a week on the new replacment, and the check engine light is on again. If it's the alternator this time, I'm burning the car to the ground.