2000 Ford Contour altenator removal

You will need to follow the procedure below in order to access and remove your vehicle's alternator.

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

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.