How do you remove the alternator bracket on a BMW?
With the hose empty remove the two bolts holding the pump to the alternator bracket and engine. Swing the pump out from the engine and tie it and the hoses up somewhere safe out of the way. You will now have access to the alternator bracket. Remove the belt drive tensioner using a 17mm socket and breaker bar.
Where are the bolts on the alternator bracket?
Move back down under the car to the alternator bracket. There are nine bolts (including the engine mounts) holding the alternator bracket to the engine. At the front of the engine you will need to remove two 13mm bolts along with a T45 Torx bolt.
What to do about an alternator bracket oil leak?
Begin by using a turkey baster to drain as much fluid as possible from the reservoir, place a large catch pan under the car and have something smaller to catch the fluid that will be in the hose. It is easier to separate and reconnect the hose from the bottom of the reservoir than from the pump itself.
Why does MY BMW 550i battery keep going down?
A simple lamp that stays on for some reason can draw a battery down overnight. I have 2008 550i and have been having the same exact issues with my car as well as with the BMW service center. They replaced my battery after much complaining by me and out of “good faith”.
With the hose empty remove the two bolts holding the pump to the alternator bracket and engine. Swing the pump out from the engine and tie it and the hoses up somewhere safe out of the way. You will now have access to the alternator bracket. Remove the belt drive tensioner using a 17mm socket and breaker bar.
Move back down under the car to the alternator bracket. There are nine bolts (including the engine mounts) holding the alternator bracket to the engine. At the front of the engine you will need to remove two 13mm bolts along with a T45 Torx bolt.
Begin by using a turkey baster to drain as much fluid as possible from the reservoir, place a large catch pan under the car and have something smaller to catch the fluid that will be in the hose. It is easier to separate and reconnect the hose from the bottom of the reservoir than from the pump itself.