Alternator Replacement - with pictures

[Geof180]

Good evening everyone,

I have done a search, and really didn't find a pictorial "how to" showing how to get the alternator out without pulling the plenum. So I figured I'd post up my procedure.

Well, I tackled this job tonight... And naturally with these old cars, nothing is ever as simple as it should be. Forgive me if some of the pictures are rather poor; I was using the trusty iPhone.

I will share my lessons learned. Hey, I have never done this before - and doing it yourself is always an experience. If I can help someone else avoid my own pitfalls, then I have succeeded.



1) Disconnect the battery
2) Remove the accordion air duct by loosening the hose clamps and removing the bolts securing the air cleaner assembly



3) Remove the air cleaner assembly
4) Disconnect the myriad of hoses and connectors running into the air horn



5) Remove the external and internal Torx bolts holding on the air horn
6) Remove the nuts holding the cover over the throttle body cables




The air horn is now free.