Alternator Removal and Installation: Removal

Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit or the navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
Remove the front grill cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and hood switch connector (B), then remove the harness clamps (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Fan Motor Connectors And Hood Switch Connector With Harness Clamps
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Remove the reservoir hose (A), radiator cap base mounting bolts (B), clips (C) and radiator upper brackets (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Reservoir Hose, Radiator Cap Base Mounting Bolts, Clips And Radiator Upper Brackets
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Remove the A/C condenser bracket mounting bolts (A), then remove the bulkhead (B).

Fig 3: Identifying A/C Condenser Bracket Mounting Bolts And Bulkhead
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Remove the three bolts securing the alternator.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts Securing Alternator
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Disconnect the alternator connector (A), BLK wire (B) and harness clamp (C) from the alternator, then remove the alternator.

Fig 5: Identifying Alternator Connector, BLK Wire And Harness Clamp

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