willchris Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Anyone removed the alternator from an ES300? Most alternator removals are straight forward. However, on my ES300, their appears to be an additional bolt on the back (right) side of the alternator. It's just next to the left of the oil dipstick. Does I need to remove this to get the alternator out? I've removed all the other necessary screw and the alternator only rotates. Help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenore Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I know on the RX300 that bolt has to be removed. The pivot point sticks sometimes, and you might try a screwdriver inbetween that point and alternator to see if it budges... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEATH_AWAITS_YOU Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Anyone removed the alternator from an ES300? Most alternator removals are straight forward. However, on my ES300, their appears to be an additional bolt on the back (right) side of the alternator. It's just next to the left of the oil dipstick. Does I need to remove this to get the alternator out? I've removed all the other necessary screw and the alternator only rotates. Help!! There are only two bolts you need to remove. The small adjuster bolt at the bottom, and the large pivot bolt at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willchris Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Already removed the two bolts. Alternator only pivots. Cant get it to release from the pivot point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenore Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 It needs some extra car...however make sure there isnt a sleeve that is pushed to the left of right holding it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEATH_AWAITS_YOU Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Already removed the two bolts. Alternator only pivots. Cant get it to release from the pivot point. Remember one simple truth-It WILL come off! Don't worry, you won't break anything. Use a screw driver or pry bar at the pivot to pry it loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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