I am trying to replace the alternator on my 2000 1.8TQ and its quiet the tight working space. I have to remove the cooling fan in order for the alternator and alternator mounting bolts to slide out in order to replace it. I can not for the life of me get the cooling fan off though, im using a spanner wrench to try and hold the idler pulley but where is the drive nut bolt to actually loosen and remove the fan???

Any suggestions or help is hugely appreciated!!! thank you!

 

the bolt you're looking for is an allen bolt hidden in the back side of the fan's mounting boss on the engine block. i forget what size exactly but its something in the ballpark of an 8mm i think?

 

Ill find the write up for you I know its somewhere it shows you a really good way to get the fan out I can get my alternator out in like 15mins now...when I got my car it took me 2 hoursish?

 

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250650

there you go gl

for the skinny object to put through to hold the fan still a scratch awl works well