Alternator Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
2. Remove the engine cover (see step 1 on IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
4. Disconnect the alternator connector (A), then remove the BLK wire (B) from the alternator.
   Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Connector And BLK Wire With Bolt

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5. Remove the bolt (C) securing the harness bracket.
6. Remove the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator.

Fig 2: Identifying Alternator Bracket Mounting Bolt

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