Need help replacing acessory drive belt!!! - Toyota Yaris Forums

big lo · 03-21-2011, 04:54 PM

That bottom bolt is a pain in the ass!! But if all fails here's what I did by you having the top bolt loose you can use a rubber mallet and tap the alternator she will loosen up with no problem, but use the end of something rubber while you tap the alternator install the belt then with a crow bar tighten her up and you are good to go.

WeeYari · 03-21-2011, 05:00 PM

Funny, I've never experienced a problem with that bolt despite all the horror stories I've read.

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Originally Posted by big lo

then with a crow bar tighten her up and you are good to go.

Beware the OCV on the block beside the alternator. Many, many a people have busted it when prying on the alternator.

big lo · 03-21-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Funny, I've never experienced a problem with that bolt despite all the horror stories I've read.

Beware the OCV on the block beside the alternator. Many, many a people have busted it when prying on the alternator.

You are so right about that, but I hope we are not dealing with a caveman lol, take your time and look to where its best to pry the alternator, good luck once again

salmonz · 03-22-2011, 02:22 AM

Loosen the AC line bracket (10mm bolt) and push it aside. Then you can get at the 14mm bottom bolt of the alternator with a breaker bar or wrench. I recommend using a socket and a breaker bar, less chance of stripping the bolt.

dyslexicanaboko · 03-22-2011, 10:41 PM

It is very funny that you all mentioned that, because that is exactly what I did. I took a hammer that has a padded handle, placed the handle on the alternator then went to town on it with a rubber mallot to beat it out of the way. Then exactly like described above I pried it back into place with a breaker bar.

The only down side to all of this is that I still stripped that bolt pretty bad, here is what has been stewing in the back of my mind... What happens when I need to change the alternator?

I'm pretty f-ed when it comes to that :(

I don't think a box wrench will help me at this junction since a 14mm anything just jiggles on it. I am probably going to take a trip to sears to see what I can pull off, but first I am going to purchase a new replacement bolt just in case I can get it off.

Thank you for the replies, much appreciated.

03-21-2011, 04:54 PM	#1
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	That bottom bolt is a pain in the ass!! But if all fails here's what I did by you having the top bolt loose you can use a rubber mallet and tap the alternator she will loosen up with no problem, but use the end of something rubber while you tap the alternator install the belt then with a crow bar tighten her up and you are good to go. __________________ TRD sportivo springs,Tokico Blue Shock/Struts,TRD rear sway bar & front bar,Tanabe engine bar,MI hoses (red), MI engine cover,SRI intake,VIOS vent visors,VIOS foglights,VIOS tails (HELLA lights & the Series 5 too),VIOS radio,VIOS badge,VIOS grill,18 inch R-1 rims wrapped in nankang tires 215/35-18z,chrome handles,retrofited the headlights, SHARK body kit (VIOS), Coming soon projectors heads with LED strip, Custom seats, MI hood lifts,MI momo steering wheel, sound system :)

03-22-2011, 10:41 PM	#5
dyslexicanaboko Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 9	It is very funny that you all mentioned that, because that is exactly what I did. I took a hammer that has a padded handle, placed the handle on the alternator then went to town on it with a rubber mallot to beat it out of the way. Then exactly like described above I pried it back into place with a breaker bar. The only down side to all of this is that I still stripped that bolt pretty bad, here is what has been stewing in the back of my mind... What happens when I need to change the alternator? I'm pretty f-ed when it comes to that :( I don't think a box wrench will help me at this junction since a 14mm anything just jiggles on it. I am probably going to take a trip to sears to see what I can pull off, but first I am going to purchase a new replacement bolt just in case I can get it off. Thank you for the replies, much appreciated. Last edited by dyslexicanaboko; 03-22-2011 at 10:42 PM. Reason: spelling

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03-22-2011, 02:22 AM	#4
salmonz Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milton, ON, Canada Posts: 66	Loosen the AC line bracket (10mm bolt) and push it aside. Then you can get at the 14mm bottom bolt of the alternator with a breaker bar or wrench. I recommend using a socket and a breaker bar, less chance of stripping the bolt.