Alternator Removal and Installation: Removal

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) from the alternator.

Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Connector, Positive Alternator Cable, A/C Compressor Clutch Connector And Harness Holder Bolts
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Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (C) from the A/C compressor.
Remove the bolt (D) securing the harness holder.
Remove the A/C compressor (A) without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Do not bend the A/C hoses excessively.
NOTE: Hang the A/C compressor with a wire tie.

Fig 2: Identifying A/C Compressor
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Remove the power steering reservoir (A) from the clamp, then remove the push pin from the coolant reservoir (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir And Coolant Reservoir Push Pin
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Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the alternator bracket (B), then remove the alternator (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Alternator And Alternator Bracket Mounting Bolts
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