If it is a V6 you need to remove the passenger side tire, 3 pieces of wheel well cover, drive shaft, and exhaust at the "Y" after the manifold. There are 3 bolts (13MM, as I recall) the hardest is the top bolt as 2 bolts bolt from the engine towards the wheel. The 3rd bolt attaches the alternator to a bracket. In short took us 8 hrs to remove the old one and 40 mins to install the new one and a few more hours to re-install the exhaust system, drive shaft, wheel well pieces, and the tire. What a crappy design flaw by Ford as i have changed alternators in a parking lot in less than an hour without air or a torch to heat the rusted bolts to get the exhaust loose.
Are there any steps on how to change the alternator on a 1198 ford contour?
Probably easiest to pull the driveaxel and take the alternator out that way
it is located where the transmission is and is very easy to change. on a 2000 ford contour that is.
Yes, it shouldn't be a problem.
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how do you change a thermostat for a 1997 Ford Contour
It is built into the Alternator
I'd suggest you go to a pull and pay yard. That vehicle is discontinued, and don't count on Ford continuing to support them.
The weight of a Ford Contour will vary depending on the year and model of the Contour. A 2000 Ford Contour has a curb weight of 3,126 pounds.
visit www.contour.org
Usually a fusable link
take off the screws