Alternator removal, help!!

I read a similar thread on the forum, i have a 1.8 dx i engine, bought a new alternator, started to remove old one, just don't understand how to remove the alternator from the block.

Looking at the front of the car, the alternator has a long, bolt, similar to the adjusting bolt, but the bolt has a round shiny head, cant get a socket/spanner on it.

The bolt has a thread on the other side. iread there is no thread in between, How can i remove the bolt, it's bloody tight! :dontknow:

Hi
not really sure why your having a prob with this to be honest
the long bolt in Q is a 6mm alloy key to release it , Its behind a blanking grommet on the top timing cover.
If some-one has rounded it you might need to take the top timing belt cover of to get a better look.
cheer
baz

Bolt is Part Number   "N 044 759 1" and is an M8 by 95mm Allen cap headed bolt.  

I would suggest you get a spare before continuing - especially if its likely that you'll round off the socket.  If you do, you may be able to get a mole wrench on the head if, as baz says, you remove the inner upper timing cover.  Last one I had stuck, I think I got it out by using a 7mm 12 point socket wrench and hammering the b*gger into the rounded socket recess.  Give it a fair squirt of penetrating oil on the treaded part and let it soak in for a few hours

Don't forget to put some coppaslip on the thread of the bolt before you put it back.