[Outlaw4Shrt]

I'm having trouble getting a set of headers installed in my car. Do you need to remove the alternator to get to that top right bolt on the rear header? I've tried getting to it from the top but there's like a plastic casing near the air conditioning hoses that keeps me from really reaching it. Any ideas or tips on how to get to it? Thanks

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[GrandMasterKhan]

If you unbolt the front and rear motor mount you wll be able to move/lift the engine. This should allow you more room/play during the install.

 

[CougarGT]

Alternator does not need to come off. Its very reachable from the bottom, just flex that arm a bit

 

[ov3n]

the 2001 alt bracket is different than 99/00.. perhaps this causes more of a problem on the newer cars

 

[Rylee44]

I had to remove (move to the side) my alternator to install the headers...

 

[Outlaw4Shrt]

ok, I'm going to try again this weekend and I think I'm definitely just going to move away my alternator and make it easier on myself. thanks for the input guys.

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[Blackcoog]

I think it depends if the studs come out with the header bolts. You can remove the studs from the heads with a small socket and then you'll have more room to get the header positioned right.