Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to "TIMING CHAIN ")
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and the cable from the alternator "B" terminal (B).
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Alternator Connector & Terminal
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Remove the alternator (A) after removing the bolts.
Tightening torque:

[12 mm bolt] 21.6 ~ 32.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.9 lb-ft)

[14 mm bolt] 29.4 ~ 41.2 Nm (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Alternator
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