Hey all im new here and this is my first post. Just found out I needed a new alternator and belts which I just picked up. Now everything was smooth up until I had to remove the long bolt on the bottom of the alternator becauseI cannot take it out there isanother compressor sort of thingin the way, (dont know what it is for)anyone know howIcan remove this bolt without cutting it because I dont want to have to buy a new one? Thanks

 

Lots of luck. I posted for info on removing the alternator on my 2000 MPV and received no replies. I finally gave up and took it to the mechanic. Best move I've made lately. He had to remove a frame member and drop the transaxle to remove the alternator. Over$200 labor. Be sure to have him check the wires. Mine had shorted together which burned the original, and his replacement (on his dime). Just a thought, if you have to cut the bolt to remove it you will most likely not be able to replace it. Again, Good Luck.