Repair Procedures: Removal

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

Fig 2: Alternator Mounting Bolts
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Remove the drive belt (A).

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

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

Fig 5: Alternator Lower Mounting Bolt
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