How do I change the alternator on a 2000 mazda mpv minivan?

Minivans are a bit harder, as they kind of cram everything into the engine compartment...while you may not like this, I'd take it to a shop. I work on cars, and don't like vans...but that's my preference.



Otherwise, remove the negative battery cable and put it to the side...find the serpentine belt tensioner, relieve the tension with a breaker bar or wrench, slip the belt off the alternator...remove the wires on the alternator, remove the two to three bolts holding it to the brackets (you may have to remove a bracket too)...remove alternator.



Put the new alternator on it, in reversing the steps. Be careful in putting the wires back on...when you put the belt back on, make darn sure the belt is tracking in all the grooves on ALL the pulleys, and routes as per the label routing picture.
How do I change the alternator on a 2000 mazda mpv minivan?
smokey, what's wrong with you.

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How do I change the alternator on a 2000 mazda mpv minivan?
You must be a mechanic. Mobile has taken this initiative to perform a fix on his van which, as the owner of the CHUNK OF CRAP RE-BADGE FORD, I have earned the right to say that we are DONE with paying $75p/hour for work on a van that is in the shop on a bi-monthly basis.

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The purpose of this room is for people to have their questions answered by qualified individuals. If everyone was like you, this concept would not work. %26quot;How many eggs does it take to make an omlette%26quot; to which you would answer...%26quot;if you don't know how to cook, go to a restaurant%26quot;....Pathetic!!

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if you are not sure how to do it your best bet is to contact a mechanic