Replacing an alternator I cannot get the top and bottom bolts

2000 MERCURY COUGAR
180,000 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASON HOLLOWAY
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I cannot get the top and bottom bolts of the alternator to align with the bolt holes in the inside if the bracket.
Aug 22, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This is a little tricky because it is pretty tight in there. So, they are showing to remove the tie rod on that side so that you can gain a little more room.

Here is a guide that will help with some general info that will help as well:

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

Below you will find the info from the manual that will give the detail that you will need to get that completed.

Please let us know if you have some other questions. Thanks
Oct 20, 2021 at 7:24 PM