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How do I remove an alternator on a 2003 santa fe?

 
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How do I remove an alternator on a 2003 santa fe?

 



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removed front passenger tire and located alternator - cannot remove one bolt (it is behind a plate of some sort)

Submitted: 1046 days ago.
Category: Hyundai
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Expert:  eauto replied 1045 days and 6 hours ago.

motor size please?

Customer replied 1045 days and 3 hours ago.

2.7 L engineXXXXX

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Expert:  eauto replied 1044 days and 23 hours ago.

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here is the diagram remove the belt by releasing the belt tensioner and unplug and unbolt the alternator

Customer replied 1044 days and 23 hours ago.

Thank you for your reply, but the problem seems to be the support bolt is in the opposite way from the diagram.

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Expert:  eauto replied 1044 days and 23 hours ago.

sounds like some one put it in backwards....is it seized or you can get it out? what is the issue?

Customer replied 1044 days and 22 hours ago.

There is some sort of a plate that is in front of the bolt. Don't know what this plate is and rather I have to try to remove it - lift the engine- what?

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Expert:  eauto replied 1044 days and 21 hours ago.

i have one at the shop ill look in the morning....I cant picture it in my head but i will get back to you.......if you dont hear back from me by 11 am hit me up hear so i get a reminder.....i check in hear on and off all day...but i need to look at the truck so i can describe you the procedure in depth....I work on so many cars....i cant always picture everything in my head...but i will work you thru this tomorrow

 
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