Alternator replacement - take out from top or bottom?

warringtonjack

Active Member
So, I've got to do an alternator swap, and I was wondering what are people's opinions on what the best way to remove the alternator is? A how to guide would be ideal. Whilst I don't have air con, I do have other items in the way of taking it out from underneath (front exit exhaust) and the top (screamer and wastegate).

What have people done previously?
 

PobodY

Moderators
Staff member
I took mine out from below.

Undo the electrical connections on the back (from above)
Slacken the adjuster off then remove the belt (since it just gets in the way).
Attempt to undo the bottom pivot bolt....
...find that won't come loose and remove the bracket from the engine.
Remove the bolt from the adjuster and gently lower out.
 
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