Why is Maintenance Important

It is very important that you have your Sprinter van regularly maintained by a qualified technician. You should always have a maintenance schedule in place to ensure your Sprinter va is at its peak performance and durability.

It is important to get the very best fuel economy out of your Sprinter van whether it be your personal every day driver or a fleet vehicle that you put a few thousand miles per week on. Good fuel economy can save you thousands of dollars in a year’s time just by simply setting a maintenance plan and following it. If you find yourself strapped for time then let the professionals do it for you.

Information about Sprinter Van alternator replacement

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This average is for a price which can range from as low as $550 up to around $1430.00
 

General Steps - alternator replacement

 
Sprinter alternator
bolts on alternator
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.

  3. Remove the protective plastic cover from battery positive stud at top of the alternator.

  4. Remove the nut securing the battery output cable to the battery positive terminal at the top of the alternator.

  5. Unplug the ground terminal harness connector at rear of the alternator.

  6. Remove the four mounting bolts.

  7. Remove the alternator from the lower side of vehicle.

  8. Install the alternator and tighten the mounting bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).

  9. Connect the ground terminal to the rear of the alternator.

  10. Install the battery positive cable to the top terminal and install the protective plastic cover.

  11. Install the accessory drive belt.

  12. Lower the vehicle.

These instructions are for informational purposes only, they are a general guide and may not reflect the actual process of alternator replacement needed for your specific vehicle. These instructions should not replace the expertise a mechanic can provide.