1999 Ford Mondeo ALTERNATOR

1999 FORD MONDEO
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CORBYHUGH
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Electrical problem
1999 Ford Mondeo Manual 150,00 miles

Hi all,need some help,as I need to replace my alternator.

How do I release the tension on the belt,in order to remove the alternator?

I have jacked it up,removed the wheel and covers and the air intake from the top and the 2 bolts on the bottom of the alternator and not sure which is the tension release and don't want to start undoing the wrong one! lol

I have a mk2 mondeo 2.0i zetec engine

many thanks for any help in advance.
Mar 13, 2010 at 2:16 AM
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DAVE H
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the tensioner is spring loaded .. use a tensioner tool to release the belt tension !
Mar 14, 2010 at 8:18 AM
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