changing alternator

[hillbillyfan]

What is the best way to get the alternator off a 2000 focus with dual over head cam? Any help on getting it out greatly appreciated. I have it loose but need to know how or what to remove toget it out... Thanks

[Davescort97]

Originally Posted by hillbillyfan

What is the best way to get the alternator off a 2000 focus with dual over head cam? Any help on getting it out greatly appreciated. I have it loose but need to know how or what to remove toget it out... Thanks

First disconnect the negative battery terminal. On this particular car you need to support the bottom of the engine and remove the engine mount to enable access to it. If it has the DOHC Zetec engine, you will need to raise the engine slightly and tilt the engine forward (toward the front of the car) in order to gain the necessary clearance for removal. The size of the fasteners to remove are three 15mm bolts on the body and two 18mm nuts on the engine. Make sure the engine is supported underneath with a floor jack and block of wood under the oil pan before you remove them. Be careful the oil pan is made of aluminum.

On the 2.0L SPI engine you'll need to tilt the engine rearward (toward the back of the car) to get the alternator out. But, instead of removing the engine mount, just slide the fan housing (holds 2 electric fans) out of the way. You only have to thumb the two top clips open (no tools required) then lift the housing from it's lower supports and slide it several inches away from the alternator (really easy to do) This allows plenty of clearance to remove the alternator and replace it.