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Hi
Just did this last week.
Remove ground wire from battery.
Jack up car.
Using a proper wrench, turn the idler pulley clockwise until the belt is loose enough to remove.
Remove the 2 bolts holding the alternator onto the bracket. They are under the Power Steering unit.
Get under the car and remove the clips holding the dust cover on.
Remove the bolt holding the alternator cover on.
Remove the plug for the alternator.
Remove the long bottom bolt holding the alternator on the bracket.
Wiggle alternator free and remove it out the passenger side wheel well.
Install the new one the reverse of the old ones.
Put some lock tite on the long bolt threads.
That's just about it. A 45 minute job with some help.
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