OEM 2004 Toyota Sequoia Alternator

2004 Toyota Sequoia Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the alternator on 2004 Toyota Sequoia?

  A: You need to start by eliminating the alternator by eliminating first the engine under cover alongside the throttle body cover and then detaching the intake air connector from the throttle body. First loosen the generator drive belt tension using counterclockwise rotation on the belt tensioner before removing the drive belt while recording that the pulley bolt for the tensioner operates with a left-hand thread. The generator and PS vane pump removal process starts with the generator connector deconnection followed by generator wire cap and nut removal and generator wire clamp detachment from the cord clip before finishing with generator bolt removal. The generator installation process involves bolt attachment first then two nuts; torque the bolt to 39 N.m and 10 mm nut up to 39 N.m while maintaining 15.5 N.m torque on the 8 mm nut. Secondly, attach the generator wire by torquing its nut to 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 87 in.lbf) before placing the terminal cap and securing the generator wire clamp to the cord clip. Move on to the PS vane pump pulley installation then proceed to set the generator drive belt in place while counterclockwise turning the belt tensioner because the pulley bolt features a left-hand thread. The vehicle inspection should come after connecting the intake air connector to the throttle body and completing the assembly process.