replacing alternator, replacing alternator Options

[Bigblock]

I'm going to replace the alternator in a few mins. Is there any "trick" to do this like going in from the bottom or is it straight forward as the Haynes book says? Thanks for any input!!

[Mstoochn]

I'm going to replace the alternator in a few mins. Is there any "trick" to do this like going in from the bottom or is it straight forward as the Haynes book says? Thanks for any input!!

its quite simple, you may need to remove the heatshield but aside from that its 3 bolts, remove -> new alternator -> re-tension and tighten

[Bigblock]

Thanks.... I've never done one with hidden bolts... Thanks for the reply!!!

This post has been edited by Bigblock: Jun 9, 2009 - 8:18 PM

[Bigblock]

OK- so the plug is all cracked & stuck inside! The "tab" that is supposed to release marked "push" isn't there. Any ideas?

[Mstoochn]

OK- so the plug is all cracked & stuck inside! The "tab" that is supposed to release marked "push" isn't there. Any ideas?

2 small flat headed screw drivers and u can get in there and pop it up, i had the same issue, one straight in from the end coming from the wire, the other screw driver go in from the firewall side, should look something like ---> | U |

[Bigblock]

Thanks to all who added the tips!! I endeup using 2 thin pics ( great neck brand) and did the same thing. It worked fine!! Thanks again!! This family ROCKS!!