Removal & Installation (2.2L & 2.5L)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, 1994 Dodge Spirit, 1994 Dodge Shadow, and 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove alternator drive belt. On A/C equipped models, remove A/C compressor drive belt. Remove A/C compressor from engine mounting and position aside to allow access to alternator. DO NOT disconnect A/C pressure lines from compressor.
On all models, remove alternator mounting bolts. Position alternator to gain easy access to rear wiring connectors.
On Bosch type alternator, remove wire connectors in the following order: BAT terminal nut, field terminal nut, ignition terminal nut, ground and harness retaining nut.
On Nippondenso type alternator, remove wire connectors in the following order: field terminal nut, ignition terminal nut, ground terminal and wiring harness retaining nut, then BAT terminal nut. If BAT terminal nut is not removed last, damage will result to terminal insulator and wiring.
On all models, remove alternator using care not to lose pivot bolt spacer. To install, reverse removal procedure.