Alternator removal on a 2 door diesel model

  1. Newbie Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 3
    #1
    Hi

    I have a Citroen Saxo diesel 2001 model with 2 doors that has a problem with the alternator. It must be replaced and I have looked in the Haynes repair manual but my setup is a little different from the book. There does not seem to be enough space to reach the 2 mounting bolts or to pry the alternator out if I get them unscrewed.

    From underneath:


    From pasenger side:
  2. Newbie Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 3
    #2
    The images:

    From underneath:


    From passenger side:
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #3
    Take the belt off.

    You undo the top bolt - you might need to take off the tensioner.

    Then undo the bottom bolt, you remove the bolt part way. the diesel engine has a unique bolt you cna't remove it fully.

    Tilt the alternator forward around 45 degrees and it will wiggle out.

    You might need to unbolt your power steering pump for clearance.
  4. Newbie Joined: Sep 2023 Posts: 3
    #4
    Thank you MartinObviously

    Is it the 2 yellow marked bolts I unbolt to detatch the power steering pump or is it the one that I marked red?

  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #5
    Just the one in red, there's a bolt opposite it on the pulley side as well.

    I haven't seen that many, we don't get those pumps on RHD uk models, but I've seen them on LHD.

    hopefully that will give you enough space to rotate and lower the alternator
  6. Newbie Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 7
    #6
    Hi there needing help with my Peugeot 106 diesel
    Which I think is similar
    can’t see the bolts to remove the alternator
    Access is tight do I need to take off engine mount and lift the engine?
    Cheers
  7. Newbie Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 7
    #7
    Hi there needing help with my Peugeot 106 diesel
    Which I think is similar
    can’t see the bolts to remove the alternator
    Access is tight do I need to take off engine mount and lift the engine?
    Cheers

    Do I need to take off timing belt cover?
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RetroD View Post
    Hi there needing help with my Peugeot 106 diesel
    Which I think is similar
    can’t see the bolts to remove the alternator
    Access is tight do I need to take off engine mount and lift the engine?
    Cheers

    Do I need to take off timing belt cover?
    No, you don't need to remove anything.

    Unbolt the tensioner and remove the belt.

    There's a big bolt thats 19mm, you undo that, but it doesn't come out all the way.

    The alternator top bolt is a 13mm, and it's "behind" the tensioner.
  9. Newbie Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 7
    #9
    Hi there thanks a lot been at it all day in the rain

    What size tool for the tensioner?
    Is it top one I can see looking down very tight access?
    Probably allen key?
    Cheers
  10. Newbie Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 7
    #10
    Can’t see the 19mm bolt either
    Only tutorial videos online are for petrol totally different I’ve now found out
  11. Newbie Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 7
    #11
    I’m looking at it from top but tensioner is from underneath I’ll loosen that tomorrow
    Cheers
  12. Newbie Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 7
    #12
    Mine has electric power steering also do I have to remove the pump?
    Maybe that’s why I can’t see the bolts?
    Cheers
  13. Newbie Joined: Nov 2023 Posts: 7
    #13
    Got it now thanks Martin ��
  14. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge
    #14
    Sorry I totally didn't see this!

    Glad you got it, it's a little bit more awkward than the petrols to remove. As I'm sure you've found out!