How do you change the alternator in a 99 SAAB 9-5?

How do you change the alternator in a 99 SAAB 9-5?
How do you change the alternator in a 99 SAAB 9-5?
It's a real pain in the ***. It's damn near impossible; the alternator is toward the very bottom of the engine, and it takes a lot of work to get it out. I tried doing the water pump on my 9-5, and I thought that was tough. Alternator is even worse. Find an independent Saab mechanic to take it to. If you really really want to try it yourself, check out the 9-5 bulletin board on Saabnet.

Good luck!
How do you change the alternator in a 99 SAAB 9-5?
It's not a fun job. When mine goes it will be going to a Saab shop. From what I have read about the job you need to remove the front passenger wheel, take the engine off some of its mounts, and wedge the engine forward (or backward, not sure). Then you somehow unbolt the alternator and have to slide it out through the wheel well. It's in there tighter than a dolphin's butt-hole and that's waterproof. If you don't know what you're doing don't mess with it. Bring it to someone who knows Saabs.
I had to replace the alternator in one of my Saabs and the dealership did it. I'm not sure it is something you want to do on your own.

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