2000 Ford Contour altenator removal

2000 FORD CONTOUR
168,701 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRJACKIEGANDEEJR
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where are all the bolts located? i removed the two bigest but cant seen to get the thing out
Sep 18, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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You will need to follow the procedure below in order to access and remove your vehicle's alternator.


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Sep 18, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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MRJACKIEGANDEEJR
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i have two bolts about 2 and a half inches or longer out... i cant seem to get it out. am i missing a bolt , if so where??? please help im a disabled vet from the 1st desert storm and cant afford a mechanic
Sep 18, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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There are 3 bolts total. One bolt goes through the entire alternator bracket assembly. Then there is an upper and lower bolt on the alternator itself. You are most likely missing the bracket bolt.
Sep 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM
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