Alternator Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
Raise the vehicle on the lift
Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT )
Disconnect the A/C condenser fan motor connector (A) and remove the harness clamp (B)

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Motor Connector, Harness Clamp And A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (C)
Lower the vehicle on the lift
Remove the coolant reservoir (A), then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B)

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Reservoir And A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly
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Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT )
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) from the alternator

Fig 3: Identifying Alternator Connector And Positive Alternator Cable
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Remove the harness clamp (C) from the alternator and disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (D) from the A/C compressor
Remove the bolt (E) securing the harness holder
Remove the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator

Fig 4: Identifying Alternator Bracket Mounting Bolt
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