Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal (C).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

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Loose the alternator by loosening the mounting lower bolt (A) lightly, not completely, to remove the drive belt.

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Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise to loosen tension.
Tightening torque:

26.4 - 37.2 N.m (2.7 - 3.8 kgf.m, 19.5 - 27.4 lb-ft)

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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the alternator brace bracket assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

24.3 - 26.9 N.m (2.5 - 2.7 kgf.m, 17.9 - 19.8 lb-ft)

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Remove the alternator mounting low bolt (A), and then remove the alternator (B).
Tightening torque:

29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb-ft)

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