Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal (C).

Fig 1: Locating Air Compressor Connector, Alternator Connector And Alternator B Terminal
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Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise to loosen tension.

Fig 2: Locating Mounting Bolts And Adjusting Bolt
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Remove the drive belt (A).

Fig 3: Locating Drive Belt
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Remove the alternator brace assembly (A) after loosening the mounting upper bolt (B) and brace mounting bolts (C).

Fig 4: Locating Alternator Brace Assembly, Mounting Upper Bolt And Brace Mounting Bolts
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Remove the alternator mounting low bolt (A), and then remove the alternator.

Fig 5: Locating Alternator Mounting Low Bolt
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