Replace Alternator - 2002-2006 MINI Cooper S POV

Step by step mechanic's eye view of replacing an alternator on a first generation MINI Cooper S. Similar procedure for 2002-2006 Cooper non-S (R50). M8 bolts for front end service mode - not M10! Youtube will not let me add annotation on video!

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Get the alternator here:
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New (not OEM brand):
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Front end service mode bolts:
M8x1.25x200 (the longer the better)
These might work - http://amzn.to/1JX1TYi

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