1c9r8x8

i am trying to change my alternator on my 88 crx. there is one bolt that won't come out. It seems as though a special tool is needed and it has to be pulled straight out. It is sitting right against an engine mount. If anyone can help me with any info i would appreciate it!! PM me

imported2nv

take off the 12mm bolt at the top of the alt. loosen the 14mm bolt on the bracket so you can move it out of the way.
remove harness plug and 10mm bolt on the alt.
ok now there is a cross bolt it is 14 mm loosen it and take it out
it may be a little hard to get out but it will come out
next you remove the alt. from the bracket and out of the way
2x14mm bolts on the braket to the block remove both bolts and take the bracket out now u should have enough room to pass the alt. through the fire wall on the driver side of the car.
for install put antisieze on all of your bolts and reverse the
procedure.


hope you get that all.

p.s. this is the same for all civics exept 2001-up

1c9r8x8

the bolt is seized, i tried to hammer it out but it won't come out. do you know of any tool i can use to get it out??The bolt has a square head so i can't even use a ratchet.

imported_dented dx

pry bar, and heat it up with a torch

imported2nv

spray the bolt from every angle with wd/40 then twist the alt. up and down and work the penatrant in and after awhile you should be able to knock the bolt out.

Cynikal.Mindset

easy as pie...did mine on the side of the road with basic tools