I recently got an error message about voltage and battery problems. I hooked up my voltmeter and it showed that the charge on the battery was 11.75 without the car running. Then I started the car and checked the voltage, (assuming that the voltage would increase if the alternator was functioning properly...), however, the voltage reading on the battery dropped and continued to drop. I assumed at this point that the problem was a faulty alternator.

I've decided to replace the alternator and battery. I've removed the belt, and loosened the bolts holding the alternator. The problem I'm having now is how to I remove the spacer sleeves? I understand that I have to remove these before I can take out the alternator and undo the wiring harness.

Thanks for any advice.

Brad.

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Dr. Brad

2003 C320 4Matic Station Wagon
2002 C240 Elegance
1982 380 SEL Star Certified