Alternator Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the alternator, then tighten the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B).

Fig 1: Mounting Bolt And Alternator Bracket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the bolt (A) securing the harness holder.

Fig 2: Harness Holder Bolt, Harness Clamp And A/C Compressor Clutch Connector With Torque Specifications
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Install the harness clamp (B) to the alternator and connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (C) to the A/C compressor.
Connect the alternator connecter (D) and the positive alternator cable (E) to the alternator. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the alternator when you connect it.
Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION ).
Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (A), then install the coolant reservoir (B).

Fig 3: A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly And Coolant Reservoir With Torque Specifications
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Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Tighten the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (A).

Fig 4: A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Mounting Bolts, A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector And Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications
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Connect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (B) and install the harness clamp (C).
Install the engine undercover (see step 47 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Lower the vehicle on the lift.
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).