Removal of alternator

Remove: 

• the upper screw for the generator
• the screws common to the generator and the compressor.

Slacken off the lower screws for the compressor (so that there is some clearance).

Rest the generator against the radiator and the A/C compressor.

Slacken off the hose clamp for the charge air pipe on the throttle body (TB).

Remove the charge air pipe from the throttle body.

Remove: 

• the air duct for the air cleaner (ACL) housing
• the 4 x screws holding the shroud for the engine cooling fan (FC).

Push the shroud slightly to one side. Pull up the relay holder and separate the connectors for the fan.

Remove: 

• the charge air hose from the charge air cooler (CAC)
• hoses and wiring from their holders
• the 2 x engine cooling fan (FC) relays from the fan shroud by bending the relays inwards slightly towards the engine compartment and pulling upwards.

Open the tie strap for the wiring.

Remove: 

• the connectors with holders on both sides of the fan shroud
• the evaporative emission system (EVAP) valve from the engine cooling fan (FC) shroud
• engine cooling fan (FC) and shroud.

Remove the 4 x screws for the throttle body.