2002 Buick Rendezvous Alternator removal

2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Dear Sir
Despite tilting the engine forward after removing the dogbone upper motor mounts, there is still insufficient clearance to pull the alternator out over the top of the engine.
What is the smart way to pull the alt from the eng compartment ?
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Peter
Apr 9, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If you remove the battery, washer bottle and idler pully you
Should be able to pull it out...
Apr 9, 2010 at 5:34 PM
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Thanks Merlin2021
That confirms my course of action.
Seemed like the way to go versus pulling the windsheild wiper linkages/motor et all.
Appreciate the help.
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Apr 9, 2010 at 6:06 PM
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Sure...
Apr 10, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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