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2003 9-5 Aero sedan 106,000 miles
Replaced the alternator Friday myself. I'm not a mechanic but thanks to reading posts here and looking at the fixmysaab site I decided to attempt it. While I was in there, I decided to replace the center and upper idler pulleys and belt tensioner and go back to the long belt from the current short belt and upper idler pulley replaced at 60,000 miles by the dealer. Got my Bosch rebuilt alternator and other parts from the site sponsor eEuroparts. Some observations:
Took out the alternator from the top. Didn't have to disconnect any muffler parts or loosen rear engine mount. I did file down the intake manifold casting ridge just a hair and it was still a very tight fit.
Raising or lowering the engine with the jack helps. A little higher helps removing/installing the alternator and lowering gives a little more space to reinstall center idler pulley.
A long piece of pipe helps to leverage new alternator in place and reinstall upper bolt.
O'Reilly auto parts recharged my battery for free before I cranked up the car. The Bosch instructions recommended a battery charge of 12.6 volts when new alternator is installed. I also read a post by Swedecar where he recommended the battery be charged. This prevents damage to new alternator.
The old short belt (Hutchison) looked brand new with 46,000 miles on it.
Not sure I really notice any difference in vibration between short and long belt. Long belt maybe slightly better. Jury still out.
posted by 75.1.181...
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