2004 Saturn Vue alternator

Tiny
STEPHANO71
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  • 2004 SATURN VUE
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
I'm trying to figure a way to take my alternator out. All The bolts and wiring is off but cant seem to take out the alternator.
Thursday, November 27th, 2014 AT 3:25 PM

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Tiny
JOHNNYT73
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You will need to disconnect the motor mount. Then get floor jack with a block of wood on it. Place the floor jack underneath the motor and begin jacking up the motor on the oil pan till you get enough clearance to remove the alternator.
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Thursday, November 27th, 2014 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
TURE SJODIN
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I tried that I had the same problem been fighting for a half a day could only move engine up about an inch and then I was moving the entire car up, finally no-one on internet gave any clues so I took my saws all cut part of the front panel from inside that was in the way just a little cut by the corner, be careful there is a wire for the headlight. Then bent that part in giving another inch of room so it came out now I'll see if I can get the new one in
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Friday, May 5th, 2017 AT 11:58 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, May 8th, 2017 AT 4:25 PM

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