ive had a look in from the top but can"t seem to get near it
does it have to be done from underneath? please advise
thank you

dave stewart, October 2005

Vectra 1997 2.0 petrol with air con, as above you have to take the engine stabiliser off, 3 bolts on the engine and 3 bolts on the wing. Under the brake servo undo all brackets on the alternator, 12 bolts all together then the air box, air pipes and cables and the alternator comes out. Just take care not to pull the brake oil reservoir out of the master cylinder!

Gary, January 2008

just done mine took two days to work it out. you have to take the engine stabiliser off 3 bolts on the engine and 3 bolts on the wing under the brake servo. undo all brackets on the alternator. 12 bolts all together. and the 4 jubilee clips on the air intake. that alternator comes out sweet as. i went out to celebrate when i finished. well chuffed.

rich, March 2006

Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts on the front drivers side wheel. Now jack the car up and support it with axle stands. Remove the drivers side front wheel. You will now be able to remove the wheel arch plastic liner. This will give you access to the alternator.

Simon., October 2005