Alternator replacement up through the top?

2005 FORD ESCAPE

100,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • AUTOMATIC

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tie rod replacement and completed picture of alternator replaced but need a completed picture of it and top of engine because i took it through top. i took a part off by the A/C and I'm not sure how it mounts but it's a control switch of some sort hooked to top of engine but mounted by canister. thank you

Sep 5, 2022 at 2:55 PM

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Start by disconnecting the battery, it looks like the alternator is removed through the opening in the fender well. Here is a generic guide on the steps to see what you are in for when doing the job and i have included the instructions for your car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Sep 10, 2022 at 9:59 AM