Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

2 Remove the auxiliary drivebelt as described in Chapter 1.

3 Where necessary, refer to Chapter 4 and move the relevant air cleaner components to one side for increased access.

4 Disconnect the wiring from the alternator (see illustration).

6.4 Alternator wiring connections

5 Unscrew the pivot and adjustment bolts and lift the alternator from the engine. On certain models note that the alternator front bracket is slotted to allow the pivot bolt to remain in the bracket on the engine.

Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but tension the drivebelt, as described in Chapter 1.