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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and cable (B) from the "B" terminal.
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  4. To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise then remove the drive belt (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Drive Belt Routing Diagram
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  5. Remove the alternator (A).
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