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2.1 Electrical Connections
First the positive battery cable is disconnected at the battery terminal
to.prevent a loose cable from shorting to the chassis later.
Then the two electrical connections on the back of the alternator (battery
cable and the warning light wire) are unhooked from below the car
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2.2 Lower Alternator Bolt
After soaking both ends of the bolt a couple times with PB Blaster
or similar, it came loose using an 8-mm bit and 3/8 ratchet with a 20"
extension. The bolt is not removed until after the top of the alternator
is free.
I had to use my heavier 3/8 ratchet with a short extension at the end
for a handle and some force to break the bolt loose. Without any
penetrant, rounding off the bolt inside the bracket is a definite possibility... |
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2.3 Tensioner
The tensioner can be removed with pulley attached. A 3/8 ratchet
with an 8-mm bit was used to loosen the tensioner bolt, then an 8-mm hex
key to remove it the rest of the way. Since it was already out, it
was a good opportunity to replace the tensioner pulley using the Saab replacement
kit with retaining washer and torx bolt. |
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