2002 BMW Z3 alternator remove

2002 BMW Z3
40,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STURTZ
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took both bolts out. alternator moved outward one inch and 1/4" out at bottom. Believe wenged in lower bracket. I loosened rear bracket bolt to no avail. Cannot be moved with 36" crow bar. Makes me think others have have had this problem.
Mar 7, 2010 at 9:08 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok there are 3 mounting bolts on this sense it has the V-8 and they also recomend moving the oil filter housing and the upper radiator hose to get it out. Here is a pic of the alternator and all the mounting bolts.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_Graphic_206.jpg

Mar 8, 2010 at 8:51 AM