Removal of intake manifold on M62

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I need to lift one side off to fold over to the other so I then can remove the intake manifold.

On the passenger side, the electric box (connected to the ignition coils etc) has a lead plugged into the back of the alternator. Removing this plug from the alternator is impossible to get to.

The drivers side electri box has wiring running down through the engine/transmission mount - this also restricts movement.

What is the trick to make some space so I can lift the intake manifold up??

On the M62TU it is easier because the alternator was discontinued and replaced with a water cooled generator which made this easier. Whats the trick with the M62 or M60??

Help.

[*Glenn* 854]

Disconnect the battery and remove the wiring.. its a bitch without a hoist, but thats what you need to do

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Disconnect the battery and remove the wiring.. its a bitch without a hoist, but thats what you need to do

Glenn - remove the wiring from where exactly? Theres a rubber grommet on the box with 2 wires with insulation coming out - one goes to a connector under the extractors (Ive got this one) and the other is squeezed under the lower timing case behind the alternator.

I can get under the car but my hand is too big to get to the generator

[*Glenn* 854]

Unbolt and move the alternator then... I dont have TIS here at home to check. Whats the chassis #... I might be going in tomorrow.

There is more to this than you might realise

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Unbolt and move the alternator then... I dont have TIS here at home to check. Whats the chassis #... I might be going in tomorrow.

There is more to this than you might realise

I thought of taking the alternator off - but dont you have to take off the fan shroud, fan , ac belt to get the belt of the alternator?

Maybe I just cut the alternator wire ??