Changing alternator

[greigh1992]

Just a quick question when am changing my alternator do I need to remove the full bumper or is it possible to just remove the black grill.
​ any help is appreciated

 

[Budgie]

Remove the bumper.

 

[greigh1992]

Okay thanks for your help

 

[Dave..]

Also make sure you have a suitable tool to compress the aux belt tensioner.

 

[greigh1992]

Will do what do you recommend to compress it

 

[Plodwyn]

Just done this myself 4 weeks ago and no need to remove the bumper plenty of room with only removing the black grill, removing the bumper wont improve the access and saves a lot of time also use jubilee clip much easier, I bought a snap on serpentine rachet tool no use at all

 

[Dave..]

A jubilee clip is the most pikey thing going and makes the job unnecessarily difficult. You need a 3/8th square bit to fit into the slot on the tensioner, so it can be levered up when you've got the spring bolted at both ends.

 

[hipwell]

I thought the jubilee clip made it easier when I did mine, meant I had both hands free to put the belt on.

 

[Plodwyn]

maybe pikey took me all of 10 mins

 

[greigh1992]

Thanks would an alternator off a 172 be fine on a 182

 

[greigh1992]

How do you get the black grill off a have took out the 2 plastic screws on the top is there anything else

 

[Dave..]

Honestly, and this isn't meant to sound rude or condescending, but if you're struggling to take the grill off, changing the alternator is not for you. Best get it booked into a garage.

 

[greigh1992]

Am a qualified mechanic just wondering if any hidden screws or that as there is on some vws

 

[guysy]

Just bash it backwards with your fist, work from each end inwards, then there's 2 clips above the renault badge you just use your fingers to prise off.

 

[hipwell]

its only about 6 bolts in total to get the bumper off and it gives you much better access

 

[greigh1992]

Thanks for that wasny sure if there was miby hide clips or screw behind the headlights

 

[jessopheed]

how were you guys using the jubillee clip on the tensioner has anyone got a pic?

 

[jessopheed]

taking my bumper of tonight and new alternator should be here tomorrow ready to fit but dont have a tool for compressing the tensioner