# How easy to replace a 2004 Mazda 6 Alternator?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-to-replace-a-2004-mazda-6-alternator/38777>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mazda6, mazda, alternators\
**Created:** [October 29, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-to-replace-a-2004-mazda-6-alternator/38777 "2009-10-29T19:07:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 29, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-to-replace-a-2004-mazda-6-alternator/38777/1 "2009-10-29T19:07:59Z")

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My 6’s alternator just went out, and the mechanic quoted me $386 for parts and labor to replace it. I’ve replaced alternators before, but on older cars.  
  
  
  
 How difficult would it be on this car?