how do you remove alternator '05 venture

hi help:shakehead

i removed the alternator,but cant get it out from the engine bay there is no room. anyone have an idea? do i have to drop the engine :crying:or what else do i have to move around?


thanks for your help.

hi help:shakehead

i removed the alternator,but cant get it out from the engine bay there is no room. anyone have an idea? do i have to drop the engine :crying:or what else do i have to move around?


thanks for your help.

Release the two front engine mounts and tilt the engine foward. If you can't move it enough by hand. You can use a ratching strap to pull it forward.

Hopefully you got it out by now, but my manual says to jack up the van, then loosen (not remove) the two front subfame mounting bolts. By dropping the front subframe aprox 2 - 3" it is supposed to let it clear. Also don't forget to unbolt the passenger side windshield wiper arm and swing it out of the way. Hope this helps.

tom