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Step 1
Begin by detaching the negative battery cable from its terminal. This will prevent accidental or negligent electrocution.
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Step 2
Trace the positive battery cable from the battery post to its terminus on the alternator.
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Step 3
Decide if any engine components such as the air handler water hoses will get in your way. Remove the pieces that will obstruct the removal of the alternator.
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Step 4
Detach the positive battery cable from the alternator by removing the retaining nut from the back of the charging unit.
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Step 5
Loosen and remove the alternator's tension bolt. It is the one that screws into a bracket it can slide in when it is loosened.
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Step 6
Take the alternator belt off, once the piece can turn on its mounting bolt. With the belt clear of its pulley go ahead and remove the tension bolt.
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Step 7
Unscrew the alternator's bottom, mounting bolt and carefully lift the part clear of the engine compartment.








