1999 S70 base, does the fan housing have to come out to replace the alt, I have seen the youtube video and he removes the fan but doing a google and forum search I see no mention of that. I have good basic mechanical skills but I also have osteoarthritis and this weather isn't too kind to me so just trying to make the job as simple as possible. Thanks, John

 

Hi John, this is how I did it.

 

Thanks but I don't think it's exactly the same on the S70 non turbo, is it ?

 

I watched the video and the 2000 S70 is different. Not sure if the 1999 is the same as the 2000. On RSPI's video the power steering reservoir is on top of the engine with a bracket etc. On the 2000 its just the pump there with the reservoir attached to the coolant overflow.


If you 1999 is like my 2000, let me know and I will give you the process. You won't have to drain the coolant but you will have to loosen 2 A/C bolts and remove 2 A/C bolts.

 

I'll also take a close look next time they drop one at the junk yard.

 

From memory so I hope I don't forget something. The hardest part is moving the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery
- Remove the lower shield (RSPI's video)
- Disconnect the serpentine belt from the alternator
- Remove the power steering
- There are 3 bolts.
- You remove them by rotating the PS pulley so the larger hole is in front of each bolt. You'll need a small extension. I think it's 13mm
- Use the magnet so you don't lose them
- Move the PS pump out of the way
- Loosen the lower 2 A/C compressor bolts. You'll need to loosen then quite a bit but you don't need to take them out. You don't want to take them out since you will have to support the compressor and its heavy. Be careful of damaging the A/C lines
- Remove the top 2 A/C compressor bolts
- There is 1 more bolt that holds the alternator on, I forget where it is but you will find it.
- Remove the alternator plastic cover that covers the large wire.
- Remove the wire/connectors. I forget how the small wires connect, but keep track of that.
- Lift and turn the alternator out
- Reverse to install. Advice here. Install that difficult to see bolt so it is just short of snug. Then install the top 2 A/C compressor bolts. Then snug and tight all 5 bolts.

It will likely take you about 1 hour total.
Don't foget to make sure the battery is charge before you start the car.

 

SOLVED ! It was the sensor wire coming out of the voltage regulator, I unplugged it and sprayed it with some wd40 plugged it back in and no more light. It was a little warmer today and I could see better and checked every connection and I almost skipped that one but thought why not, I'm thankful it was that simple and I'm looking for a lot of time with my new old car purchase.

I still thank you for all the advice and maybe if it happens to someone else this thread will help them. Thanks again, I really appreciate your time and effort. John

 

The video in the other thread explained to check that wire. LOL

Glad you figured it out.