how do I remove the alternator on 1.9 TXD

Vince Pepper · Post by **Vince Pepper** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:44 am

I need to take the alternator off my TXD, I have only run the car in the dark twice since I bought it recently and both times the lights went dim after 10 min's or so, then not enough charge to restart the car, charged up the battery and tried again a few days later, same thing it run the battery down, had the alternator checked by a local garage and they said it wasn't charging ( only 11.7 volts showing with engine running ), my haynes only covers petrol models, any help will be most appreciated.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:10 pm

Disconnect the battery, then look for the adjuster mechanism just above the alternator. You'll see a long 10mm bolt facing rearwards, slacken this off and look for the 13mm nut and bolt that pinches the alternator in place, remove this nut.
Then get a 21mm spanner (I think) on the big pivot bolt that is found under the alternator, unscrew this and pull it towards the o/s wing, no need to remove it completely.
Then the alternator should lift up and juggle it out. Unscrew the main cable nut and disconnect the spade terminal.
You may need to unclamp the main LHM pipes above the alternator to get access.

Vince Pepper · Post by **Vince Pepper** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:42 pm

thanks for the reply, I managed to remove it ok, collecting a new one monday afternoon from GSF, £54.00 +vat.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:26 pm

Is this an exchange unit? if not keep hold of your old one as it's most likely just the brushes that have worn down and can easily be changed if you come across one that has failed bearings, making one good one out of the two.