#### REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

##### 1993–94 1.6L (GA16DE), 2.0L (SR20DE) and 3.0L (VG30E and VE30DE) Engines

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the lead wires and connector from the alternator.
3. Loosen the drive belt adjusting bolt locknut and remove the belt.
4. Unscrew the alternator attaching bolts and remove the alternator from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Mount the alternator to the engine and partially tighten the attaching bolts.
6. Reconnect the lead wires and connector to the alternator.
7. Install the alternator drive belt.

   NOTE: The belt tensions are adjusted using an adjustment bolt.

8. Adjust the alternator belt.

   NOTE: The alternator belt tension is quite critical. A belt that is too tight may cause alternator bearing failure; one that is too loose will cause a gradual battery discharge.

9. Connect the battery cable. Start the engine and check for proper operation.

##### 2.4L (KA24DE) and 1995–97 1.6L (GA16DE) and 2.0L (SR20DE) Engines

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. If necessary, remove the front lower cover from under the vehicle.
3. Loosen the upper and lower mounting through bolts so the alternator may be pivoted.
4. Loosen the drive belt adjusting bolt and remove the belt from the pulley.
5. Remove the upper and lower mounting bolts from the alternator.

   NOTE: Be sure to note the positioning of the electrical connections for reinstallation.

6. Position the alternator so the lead wires and harness connector can be removed from the alternator.
7. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.

   To install:

8. Connect the electrical wiring to the rear of the alternator.
9. Position the alternator on the mounting brackets.
10. Install the attaching bolts, but do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.
11. Install the drive belt and adjust to the proper tension.
12. Tighten the lower mounting through bolt to 27–37 ft. lbs. (37–50 Nm).
13. Tighten the upper adjusting lock bolt to 12–15 ft. lbs. (16–21 Nm).
14. Reconnect negative battery cable.
15. Check for proper operation.

##### 3.0L (VQ30DE) Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine RH undercover and remove the RH side inspection cover.
3. Loosen the nut that secures the alternator belt idler pulley and turn the adjusting bolt to loosen the alternator belt.
4. Remove the alternator belt from the alternator pulley.
5. Remove the 4 air conditioner compressor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the cooling fan and the fan shroud.
7. Slide the A/C compressor forward and disconnect the alternator connectors. Be sure to note electrical connections for installation purposes.
8. Remove the alternator upper and lower mounting bolts.
9. Carefully remove the alternator from the vehicle.

   To install:

10. Install the alternator to the vehicle and install the mounting bolts.
11. Tighten the upper mounting bolt to 12–15 ft. lbs. (16–21 Nm).
12. Tighten the lower mounting bolt to 33–38 ft. lbs. (44–52 Nm).
13. Connect the harness electrical connections and secure the wiring harness.
14. Install the cooling fan and the cooling fan shroud.
15. Slide the A/C compressor rearward and install the 4 mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 33–44 ft. lbs. (45–60 Nm).
16. Install the alternator drive belt and tighten the idler pulley adjusting screw to 35–61 inch lbs. (4–7 Nm).
17. Tighten the idler pulley mounting nut to 19–24 ft. lbs. (25–32 Nm).
18. Install the engine RH inspection cover and install the RH undercover.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.

##### 1993–94 3.0L (VG30DE and VG30DETT) Engines

NOTE: The alternator is removed from the bottom of the vehicle.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the 2 lead wires and harness connector from the alternator.
4. Loosen the drive belt adjusting bolt and remove the belt.
5. Remove the lower radiator hose bracket and pull the hose upward to allow clearance to remove the alternator.

   NOTE: Do not disconnect or remove the lower hose.

6. Remove the front stabilizer bar mounting bolts.

   NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the sway bar, only to disconnect the chassis mounts.

7. Remove the alternator mounting bolts and lower the alternator. While pulling the stabilizer bar down, remove the alternator from the vehicle.

   To install:

8. Using the same method as removal, install the alternator in the vehicle and connect to the mounting bracket.
9. Connect the wiring to the alternator.
10. Install the remaining components in the opposite order from which they were removed.
11. Start the engine and check alternator operation.

##### 1995–97 3.0L (VG30DE and VG30DETT) Engines

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front lower cover from under the vehicle.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolts and allow the stabilizer bar to hang. It is not necessary to disconnect the stabilizer links and completely remove stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
4. Remove the lower radiator hose support bracket and push the lower hose upward to make room for alternator removal.
5. Loosen the upper and lower mounting through bolts so the alternator may be pivoted.
6. Loosen the drive belt adjusting bolt and remove the belt from the pulley.
7. Remove the upper and lower mounting bolts from the alternator.

   NOTE: Be sure to note the positioning of the electrical connections for reinstallation.

8. Position the alternator so the lead wires and harness connector can be removed from the alternator.
9. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.

   To install:

10. Connect the electrical wiring to the rear of the alternator.
11. Position the alternator on the mounting brackets.
12. Install the attaching bolts, but do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.
13. Install the remaining components in the reverse order of removal.
14. Tighten the lower adjusting lock bolt to 12–15 ft. lbs. (16–21 Nm).
15. Tighten the stabilizer bar mounting bolts to 29–36 ft. lbs. (39–49 Nm). Be sure to align the mounting brackets with the paint marks on the stabilizer bar.
16. Reconnect negative battery cable.
17. Check for proper operation.