The alternator is suppose to arrive tomorrow. I'll see how the terminals are positioned then.
Any tricks getting a wrench on the top alternator bolt? As I recall, the water pump pulley was in the way.

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the top bolt should not need access from behind the WP pulley. that nut should be welded to the frame... all bolts should be loosened from the back side of the alternator.

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Did you mean I should weld it to the frame or it's welded by Meredes?

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Thanks for this bit of info which saved me from wasting time trying to undo the welded nut, which is hard to see that it's welded on mine.

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The bolt that holds the bracket to the block is facing the firewall. Use a long flex ratchet with a 17 mm. The bottom bolt is the same animal but a ratcheting wrench is a better choice down there. Do the top one first. Undo the wires. Go under and do the other bolt and it will drop down with the bracket still attached. You may want to slack the belt tension before going under.

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