TAke the belt off, then the neg battery cable. Remove the wires and mounting bolts.
I would add that it's a very tight fit but you can remove the old unit and insert the new unit without having remove or relocate other parts/brackets. I did the job myself, and there were several times I almost gave up - but it can be done it just takes time to rotate and jimmy it into the position for mounting.
Yes, a 1997 Chevy Cavalier does have a distributor cap. The distributor does not have points and a condenser. This part is one electronic unit.
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there should be 3 bolts attaching the alternator, 2 short bolts and 1 long bolt
on the car its fairly simple disconnect battery. use 3\8 drive ratchet put in the auto tensioner arm for serpentine belt and lift up remove belt. remove bolts going to wish bone mounts at front of engine. tilt engine forward. disconnect wire harness to alternator{should be 10mm} remove bolt from bracket at bottom of alternator. tilt alternator up and remove bolt from bottom back. hope this helped.
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around $90
My 1997 Chevy Cavalier with 2.2L motor used a 15mm socket.
I've got a better question, why is this question in the Chevy venture forum ?
There is 2 bolts on the top that you have to remove, and one underneath, and one electrical plug, and one wire that goes to the starter. Good luck.
About $150.00
Remove the dppr panel and there are screws on the inside.
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Bout $100 or so... if you do it yourself..Shop around
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