Editing Alternator (section)

==Removal from Air Con Cars==
I find it best to remove the engine cover to gain direct access from directly above the alternator.  Get the gas removed from the system before you touch the pipes.
#Release the tension in the auxillary belt by slackening the pulley tension bolt (remove the belt).  The pulley sits inbetween the engine and compressor.
#Undo the nut attaching the smaller rubber aircon pipe to the sill pipe in the wheel arch.  This will allow you access to the larger pipe.
#Remove the top alternator bolt and the bracket holding the air con pipes together.
#Slacken the bottom alternator bolt through the wheel arch.  This should allow you to pivot the alternator away from the top alternator bracket.
#Remove the top bracket.
#Use the appropriate allen key to remove the bolt holding the large air con pipe on to the compressor.  You can access the bolt through the wheel arch.
#From above either slacken (or remove)the smaller air con pipe going to the compressor.
#Using a ratchet spanner or similar, access the bottom alternator bolt from above (I found it best to stand in the cockpit!)  Use a 1/4 inch ratchet with extension to access the back bolt.
#Extract alternator from above.