LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Acura >> 2012 >> MDX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Electrical >> Charging Systems >> Charging System >> Alternator Removal and Installation >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Alternator Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the alternator (A), and tighten the mounting bolt (B) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (C).
    Fig 1: Locating Alternator And Related Components With Torque Specifications
    G08051992Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Connect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) to the alternator. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the alternator when you connect it.
    Fig 2: Locating Alternator Connector And Positive Alternator Cable With Torque Specifications
    G08051993Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the harness holder (C), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (D).
  4. Install the power steering fluid reservoir (A) to the bracket, then install the coolant reservoir (B).
    Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Fluid Reservoir And Coolant Reservoir
    G08051994Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the A/C suction line to the brackets (A). A
    Fig 4: Locating A/C Suction Line Brackets With Torque Specifications
    G08051995Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT  ).
  7. Install the engine cover (see step 57 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  8. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see RECONNECTION ).