Alternator Removal on 2.0i Vtec 2001

[Rossco]

Is it possible to remove the alternator without removing the A/C pipes? As I am unable to get into the bolts on the bottom tensioner.

Any advice or response would be very helpful.


Cheers

Ross

 

[skhell]

Yes, it's possible, and yes, its quite hard to reach those bolts....

From the side of the pulley, use a combination wrench like this one, size 12, IIRC:

Then, in the front, use a 10mm socket, 1/4inch drive, with a small ratchet and a small extension. It will to the job

 

[jjmartin349571]

I couldn't get mine out without removing the other ancillaries and pulling the AC pipes, I found it a bit of a nightmare to get off to be honest. However - I was stripping the engine anyway so didn't spend much time trying to figure out a way of doing it without removing everything else. Maybe one of those ratchet spanners with a flexible end, or a wobble end socket might do the trick? Have you got any of the bolts out the alternator yet?

 

[jjmartin349571]

Ahhh somebody beat me to it at any rate hope you get it sorted mate!