I'm trying to take the alternator out of my 2002 E430 and I have all of the bolts out and the electrical connections off on the back, but I can not seem to maneuver the thing out of the car.

I've tried every which direction and it seems to be stuck on the cooling fan on the front of the engine. Does this have to be removed?

Thanks!

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