2003 BMW X5 How to replace alternator

2003 BMW X5
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HAINESRANDI
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2003 BMW X5 6 cyl 100000 miles

How do I replace the alternator on a BMW X5 2003?
Jul 24, 2010 at 9:50 AM
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It will require some special tools. Start with removal of the fan (this is left hand thread and where the special tools are needed) and shroud, remove the belts, pull the tensioner and deflection pulleys and the the lower alternator bolt and out it comes.
Jul 26, 2010 at 2:52 AM
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