Alternator Removal and Installation: Removal

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see DISCONNECTION ).
Remove the upper grille cover (see UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
Remove the shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Shield
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Remove the ground cable (A), the harness clamps (B), and the connector (C) from the A/C condenser fan shroud.

Fig 2: Locating Ground Cable, Harness Clamps & Connector
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Loosen the two bolts (D) securing the A/C condenser fan shroud.
Lower the vehicle on the lift.
Remove the radiator fan control (RFC) unit (see RFC UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the coolant reservoir (A).

Fig 3: Locating Coolant Reservoir
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Remove the two bolts (B), then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud.
Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and BLK wire (B) from the alternator.

Fig 4: Locating Alternator Connector & BLK Wire
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Remove the bolt (C) securing the harness holder.
Remove the mounting bolt (A) and alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator.

Fig 5: Locating Mounting Bolt & Alternator Bracket Mounting Bolt
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