Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise to loosen tension.
Alternator upper bolt:

23.5 - 26.5 N.m (2.4 - 2.7 kgf.m, 17.4 - 19.5 Ib.ft)

Alternator lower bolt:

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

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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " DRIVE BELT ")
Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove the cable (C) from alternator "B" terminal.
Alternator B-terminal cable mounting nut:

9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 Ib.ft)

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Remove the alternator (A).

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