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.
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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
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- Disconnect the negative
battery cable.
- Raise and safely support the
vehicle.
- Remove the protective plastic
cover from battery positive stud
at top of the alternator.
- Remove the nut securing the
battery output cable to the battery
positive terminal at the top of
the alternator.
- Unplug the ground terminal harness
connector at rear of the alternator.
- Remove the four mounting
bolts.
- Remove the alternator from the
lower side of vehicle.
- Install the alternator and tighten
the mounting bolts to 15 ft. lbs.
(20 Nm).
- Connect the ground terminal
to the rear of the alternator.
- Install the battery positive
cable to the top terminal and install
the protective plastic cover.
- Install the accessory drive
belt.
- 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.