Alternator with air cooling:

Unfasten screw connection on oil-filter housing.

Fig 1: Locating Screws Oil-Filter Housing

Place oil-filter housing to one side.

Fig 2: Removing Oil-Filter Housing

Disconnect alternator connections.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Alternator Connections

Connections illustrated here on removed alternator.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nut (2).

Tightening Torque, refer to 12 31 1AZ ALTERNATOR WITH DRIVE AND MOUNTING .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection

Unfasten cable clip (1).

Fig 5: Removing Cable Clip

Unclip cooling air guide.

Fig 6: Removing Cooling Air Guide

Unfasten screws (1 to 3).

Fig 7: Removing Screws

Pull out alternator towards front.

Fig 8: Pulling Out Alternator

Pull alternator upwards to remove.

CAUTION: Do not damage cooling fins!

If necessary, replace alternator belt pulley, refer to 12 31 ... REPLACING ALTERNATOR BELT PULLEY

Fig 9: Pulling Alternator Upwards