Alternator can't be moved from engine?

Tiny
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Alternator can't be moved from engine I've already dissembled it and I can't get windshield motor out way
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 AT 3:00 AM

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Tiny
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Alternator is already dessembled but I stripped nuts on wiper assembly in other alternatives on how to remove alternator?
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Saturday, February 7th, 2026 AT 3:02 AM
Tiny
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It's stuck in engine compartment?
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Saturday, February 7th, 2026 AT 3:02 AM
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You can remove the alternator by loosening the engine mounts (torque mount) and tilting the engine forward using a floor jack and a piece of wood on the oil pan, this will give you clearance to get the alternator out. Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on. Ken
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Saturday, February 7th, 2026 AT 9:32 AM
Tiny
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I removed windshield wiper assembly moved with no problem
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Saturday, February 7th, 2026 AT 9:34 AM

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