Matthew Kirk
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Hi guys,
I tried finding a similar thread but I couldn't so forgive me if this has already been covered.
I have ordered a new alternator for my Panda 1.2 (with air con) and I've come to realise that the job might be a lot more difficult that I first realised. From what I've read, people have said that I may need to:
- Remove the air con compressor and pipes
- Remove the engine mount
- Disconnect exhaust flange
- Remove driveshaft
Surely this cannot be serious, I thought I could just remove it and drop it through the car. Having previously owned a Ford Focus 1.6 where the alternator was situated at the front of the engine, this particular design seems flawed.
Can anyone give any advice or guidance on how to change it on a Panda 1.2 Eleganza 2009. Thanks for your help.
Matt.
I tried finding a similar thread but I couldn't so forgive me if this has already been covered.
I have ordered a new alternator for my Panda 1.2 (with air con) and I've come to realise that the job might be a lot more difficult that I first realised. From what I've read, people have said that I may need to:
- Remove the air con compressor and pipes
- Remove the engine mount
- Disconnect exhaust flange
- Remove driveshaft
Surely this cannot be serious, I thought I could just remove it and drop it through the car. Having previously owned a Ford Focus 1.6 where the alternator was situated at the front of the engine, this particular design seems flawed.
Can anyone give any advice or guidance on how to change it on a Panda 1.2 Eleganza 2009. Thanks for your help.
Matt.