I'm switching out my V2 plate for the V1 today and noted that the top alternator bolt hole is off by 1/2". According to the Haynes manual there's a square nut to the left and underneath the top bolt but it looks like its tack welded to a small plate. Is this the nut I'm to loosen? My 5/8" open end wrench is the only one that will fit it and its not long enough to put my weight on it. Am I on the right track?

 

the bolt on the alternator is a long bolt and that square plate has the threading in it. That piece is to sit a specific way in front of the alternator so when the bolt is fully tightened the alty is secure.

Its a 14mm socket or a 9/16 (something like that I prefer my metric).

 

Thanks for the reply, MDeezy

So if I'm reading this correctly that square plate with the threading and a bolt sticking out slightly is really a pivot point and the top bolt is what secures the whole alternator?

 

Okay I answered my own question. I crawled underneath on the drivers side, peered over the center beam and over the Y pipe and saw the 14mm bolt head. Now I have to get another extension so that I can use the ratchet.

 

Im currently fighting that battle right now. Fortunately my y-pipe is already off.

taking off the A/C can give some valuable space. the 4 bolt and they are 14mm also.