Alternator Replacement - 2011 Toyota Highlander (165,000 miles)

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Alternator Replacement - 2011 Toyota Highlander (165,000 miles)

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Жыл бұрын

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This video is intended for entertainment purposes and personal documentation. My goal is help guide others when it comes to basic car services outlining my experiences. If you are not familiar with basic tools and usage techniques, or you are unsure if you can safely prepare a vehicle for service, I encourage you to review your car's owner's manual and/or recruit the help of a friend or neighbor who can effectively fill the gap.
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@XxAtomic646xX 7 ай бұрын

11:48 I see you haven't changed those rubber oil cooler lines out for the updated all metal ones. Better do that before they burst and blow your motor 😮, they are high flow and will empty all your oil in under 1min

@dylanwilliams7688 7 ай бұрын

That humming sound is the same thing that happened to my 2010, but it also had a bad burning smell coming from it, i live in australia so labour and parts with a new battery is 1600$ 600 in labour this video has given me the kick to do it myself so thank you so much for that

@projectfixit 7 ай бұрын

You are welcome. It'll feel nice to save some of that money.

@emmcee476 6 ай бұрын

I did not have to remove the thermostat housing, and removed the right front wheel to have better access to removing and installing a new belt. Everything else did was the same way as in this video

@philliptaylor5981 Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to show this video. I would recommend checking your AC system for leaks, replacing the rubber oil lines, show the installation of the alternator, and be prepared to do this again in one year...Duralast....don't last....You'll be paying more for parts than you need to. Good luck!

@ryanstowell1 7 ай бұрын

Best video for an Highlander Alternator install by far. Thank you.

@projectfixit 7 ай бұрын

I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment and show appreciation! This is what fuels me to continue posting my vids. Thanks!

@gsr2envy 6 ай бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for helping Highlander owners. Hope the alternator last as long as the new one

@mw4507 3 ай бұрын

great video, my wifes highlander battery light came on today. Replaced the battery and still there, tested the alternator and it showed bad. Took 2 hours to get it out and about an hour to get back in. I didn;t remove the thermostat housing which made it take longer because it took a while to get that harnass over. Coolant got all over the engine area and smoked quite a bit. Seems like it is ready now.

@homemadejoy1047 Жыл бұрын

Holy cats 3K subscribers! Great job.

@richard1525 Жыл бұрын

Great work.

@projectfixit Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Take care.

@chefblair63 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video. I saw a short vid where a guy claims he didn’t have to remove fan housing. He pulled it out to the left where the thermostat housing was. I have removed all bolts and housing. Don’t see where that is possible.

@johnburmeister7167 5 ай бұрын

Even with removing everything, there are quite a few bolts that are almost not visible and or have very little room to work with. Easily a 4+ hour job.

@ouks5 3 ай бұрын

It took me a while to find and manage that 3rd bolt out, but then I lost it in there somewhere. Dedicated over an hour, looking for it without success. Do you think it's going to be a problem 😕. This is a great video. Thank you for sharing.

@AA-xh8ik 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful job explaining the process to not a DIYer. I just got the battery changed (free replacement as the previously installed new one died in 2 months) and wanted to make sure the alternator is not going bad or something else is not draining the battery. I saw in another video (for a different car) somewhere to check the voltage between battery negative terminal and alternator and it should be 0. Can you demonstrate that for the highlander? Thanks in advance

@teddiazjr.6223 11 ай бұрын

Good video That harness clip and the bracket are a pita.

@projectfixit 11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@laslothe1 8 ай бұрын

seriously.

@mcdowellroderick Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@projectfixit Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@cognjt08 Ай бұрын

I don't know what color my coolant is because I just got this car but I normally only see red coolant for semi trucks. Any reason why it's red in this car? Used to it being green.

@projectfixit Ай бұрын

It's best not to mix different color coolants due to their chemistries. If you're not certain which coolant to use, you can google your specific car make, model and year to confirm which coolant to use. Auto parts store can also confirm which to choose. For my Toyotas, I just go to Walmart / Amazon and select the pink fluid designated for Asian vehicles calling out Toyota and Lexus.

@robertr9372 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I am not sure why you had to drain the coolant at all. Is it not enough to just remove that top hose and spill a little?

@drwells 5 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. Seems like you would only need to remove the top hose and drain what's in it.

@johnburmeister7167 5 ай бұрын

You dont need to drain the coolant, though you will need to top it off as you will lose some disconnecting the lines. Just did this today and it was a colossal PITA!

@douglasmitchell5891 5 ай бұрын

Needs replacing every 4 years!

@TamTran-un8xi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir

@projectfixit Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@AlQaeda198 Жыл бұрын

you rule thank you

@projectfixit Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Take care!

@bigtank6709 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@projectfixit 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@joecaca4136 4 күн бұрын

Bro my only concern was the goddamn upper water neck going to the head... does that need to come off?

@projectfixit 4 күн бұрын

@@joecaca4136 Technically, I do not believe it’s removal is required. Someone has commented how they did not remove it and I believe there is a video or two out there with it not being removed. However, I removed it for my video and all is well.

@The.Dude.Abides. 9 ай бұрын

Curious to know how long this job took you. Obviously much longer with having to film but if now for having to film how long do you think you would have had into this job?

@projectfixit 9 ай бұрын

It probably would have taken me about 3 hours. I was tackling this for the first time and fortunately was not fumbling for tools too much.

@tubetime39 3 ай бұрын

@thedude ; if you do it in less than 5 1/2 hrs I would be impressed !

@christophercharba1891 3 ай бұрын

I just did it a couple weeks ago it took me 6... Albeit at least one hour was spent looking for that damn nut for the thermostat housing. Highly recommend putting some tape on that socket!

@da_brick3277 9 ай бұрын

What is that harness that clips to that bracket

@laslothe1 8 ай бұрын

idk but i just destroyed it lmao. have to take compressor off now to fix it. unreal.

@squarehouse5918 6 ай бұрын

Im in middle of this process and scared to hit the radiator while removing the alternator. Toyota, by making this very hard fix, is telling people to go the dealer stealer.

@christophercharba1891 4 ай бұрын

Im assuming you are already done but in case anyone else reads this I recommend putting some cardboard on the radiator for some protection.

@laslothe1 8 ай бұрын

someone said toyotas are good? yeah.. until theyre not...

@tylergaul6273 7 ай бұрын

that’s literally every vehicle out there.

@bryanbearden4448 7 ай бұрын

Why the fck did Toyota do this!!?

@tkrdg7885 6 ай бұрын

Space is limited, RAV4's , Venza s is much easier,

@christophercharba1891 4 ай бұрын

I just did my Sienna and thought that was bad. This is way worse xD

@tubetime39 3 ай бұрын

I Know ! I want my '57 chevy back ! Two guys could sit under the hood and BS while having a beer and do an alternator in 15n - 20 minutes ! I am wondering how the F' to get at that inner bolt besides wondering if I can even reach the belt to take it off let alone put it back on.