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I've gained access to the althernator and removed the left-side bolt [looking at it from the front] and the right-side bolt [but can't pull it all the way out], but the alternator still won't budge... is there another bolt somewhere?

  • mikemcguffee Jul 20, 2009

    "some makers use three"??? not too helpful...

    here are my specifics: 1999 Audi A6 Quattro. have removed the "top" bolt and the bottom right-side bolt.

    Your answer indicates that i'm not seeing a bottom left-side bolt. I just don't see it from the front or back. Do you have a picture?

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Some makers use three
two on the bottom
on at top
they can be very stubborn you may need to use a pry bar as alloy against steel that has had heat & damp are a bad mix!
it will just be tight!
Cheers Rob

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I Do have the Illustrations to these Instructions But they Will not Format For Viewing

Caution! Before working on electrical system:

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  • Unhook starter wire and generator wire from bracket -1-.
  • Remove bolts -1-. Lock nut -2- Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ft lb) .
  • Remove bolt -3-. Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ft lb) .
  • Remove generator -4- from below.
Caution!
When removing, Move refrigerant lines aside very carefully.
Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.

Installing
  • Install generator in reverse order of removal.
  • 1 Without air conditioning.
  • 2 With air conditioning.

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