Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator

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Sun 31 Oct 2010 12:57
Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator - vectacnut

Please could some help. With reference to a previous on alternator for my car i have managed to find a replacement part. But having trouble removing the old part. I have removed 2 out of the 3 bolts stated in my haynes manual but cannot locate the 3rd stated. There is supposed to be 1 lower front mounting bolt (i have removed this) and 2 rear upper mounting bolts. I can only find 1 of these which has been removed. I'm now at a loss to what to do next. All help will be much appreciated.

Cheers

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Sun 31 Oct 2010 13:30
Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator - Dutchie

Hello.

Maybe the rear upper mountan bolt fell off or was't fitted .is the alternator loose can you lift it out.?

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Sun 31 Oct 2010 13:42
Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator - vectacnut

Hi,

Only 2 bolts removed and cannot find a 3rd. Position of alternator makes it difficult to spot any other bolts . No movement of Alternator but belt is still in place would that make a difference.

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Sun 31 Oct 2010 13:52
Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator - Collos25

No the belt would make no difference you still have a bolt holding it in position.

I am not 100% certain but I think you have to get at it from underneath.

Edited by Andy Bairsto on 31/10/2010 at 13:53

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Sun 31 Oct 2010 14:10
Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator - vectacnut

cheers will have to have another rummage around but i would gather you should be able to spot it wouldnt you?

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Sun 31 Oct 2010 18:42
Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator - acornarms
hi you have to remove the belt and pull the alternator out as they are tight fitting unit and it should come out
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Sun 31 Oct 2010 18:50
Vectra 2005 1.9cdti - Removal of Alternator - Collos25

I do not think he can release the the pressure on the belt to remove it not until all the bolts are out.

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