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 front 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 Alternator And Related Components
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Loosen the A/C condenser fan shroud mounting bolts (C).
A/T model: Remove the hose clamp (D).
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 Shroud Assembly
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Remove the auto-tensioner .
Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) from the alternator.

Fig 3: Identifying Alternator Connector, Cable, Harness Clamp, Clutch Connector And Bolts
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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 Mounting Bolt And Alternator Bracket Mounting Bolt

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