Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the alternator connector (A).
Disconnect the alternator "B" terminal (B) after loosening the mounting nut.

Fig 1: Locating Alternator Connector And Alternator B Terminal
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Using the hexagon wrench, turn the tensioner (A) counterclockwise and loosen.

Fig 2: Turning Tensioner
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Remove the alternator upper mounting bolt (A).
Alternator Upper Mounting Bolt:

29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Alternator Upper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the alternator mounting bracket (A) after loosening the lower mounting bolts (B).
Alternator bracket & lower mounting bolt:

21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Locating Alternator Mounting Bracket With Lower Mounting Bolts
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Remove the alternator (A).

Fig 5: Removing Alternator

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