Is somebody would be kind enough to explain me (in details) the procedure to replace an S60T5 2001 alternator. The car has only 150000km!
Please the most possible details.....
Thanks a lot in advance

 

I did it on my 2001 S60 2.4T over the weekend. Disconnect the battery.
Start by removing the cooling Fan. Two bolts I believe they are 10 MM hold them in place. There are two electrical connections, unhook them.
With a 14mm wrench turn the tensioner clockwise. Then slip off the serpentine belt. Loosen the 4 bolts that hold the power steering pump. (I removed mine completely). I believe they are 13 or 14 mm. Then loosen the bolts that hold the alternator in place. Also loosen the screw that goes from the battery to the alternator.
Then loosen the two front bolts for the AC compressor. Now pick up the alternator and slide it towards the air filter. And that is it.

 

Thank you Chris for your help
On my T5, even if i take the fan off,there will not be enough space. The s60 2.4t may not be the same,i dont know!
But it look likes, it should help if i take out the upper and lower radiator hoses,take out the power steering pump,remove all the air tubing...even then the alternator won,t go out by under the intake manifold....!
It is around 14 times i open the hood, take a look....and close it !!
Waiting for your comment,thanks again

 

It will come out it's just a tight fit. I think you turn it on end to come out. Take it to an alternator shop, it's probably just the regulator that's bad. It's bolted to the end of the alternator.

 

Sorry for the late response. Loosen the AC compressor bolts. That is what did it for me

 

In process of changing my alternator. Only problem I'm having now is my s60 does NOT have a 14mm bolt on the idler to take off belt. I have a cap on mine and once I got that off(which was a project on its own) there instead was a star like Allen key hole. I'm stuck now!! And going CRAZY, please help!!!!