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

Fig 2: Turning Adjusting Bolt Clockwise
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Remove the drive belt (A).

Fig 3: Locating Drive Belt
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Remove the alternator (A) after remove the mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Alternator

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