1. Disconnect the battery: Use a wrench to loosen the negative battery terminal bolt and remove the cable from the battery.
2. Support the engine: Use a hydraulic floor jack and a piece of wood to support the engine from below the oil pan.
3. Remove the serpentine belt: Use a wrench to loosen the tensioner pulley bolt and remove the serpentine belt from the pulleys.
4. Disconnect the wiring: Disconnect the wiring harness from the alternator by depressing the tab on the connector and pulling it apart.
5. Remove the mounting bolts: Use a wrench to loosen the two bolts that hold the alternator in place.
6. Remove the alternator: Pull the alternator out of the engine compartment, taking care not to drop it.
7. Install the new alternator: Place the new alternator in position and secure it with the two mounting bolts.
8. Connect the wiring: Reconnect the wiring harness to the alternator.
9. Install the serpentine belt: Place the serpentine belt around the pulleys and tighten the tensioner pulley bolt.
10. Lower the engine: Slowly lower the engine using the hydraulic floor jack.
11. Reconnect the battery: Connect the negative battery cable to the battery and tighten the terminal bolt.
