How To Replace Alternator On Vauxhall Insignia | Guide Includes Video

How To Replace Alternator On Vauxhall Insignia

This is a simple step by step guide explains how to replace an alternator on the Opel / Vauxhall Insignia. Guide includes illustrations and video. For more information on the repair, service and troubleshooting consider downloading the official Opel / Vauxhall Insignia workshop manual, but clicking this link or download directly by clicking the below button.



 

  • Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling
  • Disable the high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .
  • Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  • Reposition the secondary air injection pump inlet hose, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Inlet Hose Replacement

  • Remove the radiator inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the radiator inlet hose clamp (2).
  • Reposition the radiator inlet hose (3).

  • Remove the starter generator hoses (1) and reposition hoses away from the Starter Generator.

  • Remove the drive motor generator battery cable cover nuts (1) and the drive motor generator battery cable cover (2).

  • Remove the drive motor generator battery cable terminal bolts (1) and reposition the drive motor generator battery cable.

  • Remove and cover the drive motor generator battery connector (1).

  • Remove the drive belt tensioner stop bolt (1) and the drive belt tensioner stop (2).

  • Install the EN-48932 compressor tool (2) to the drive belt tensioner spring.
  • Tighten the nut (1) on the EN-48932 compressor tool (2) until the tensioner spring reaches its internal stop.
  • Release the tension from the other drive belt tensioner and remove the drive belt from the starter generator pulley.

  • Remove the stud/nut (1) from the starter generator.
  • Raise the vehicle.
  • Remove the starter generator bolts (2).
  • Remove the starter generator (3).



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