Alternator removal

1999 GMC SIERRA
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BOB502
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Can you give me a step by step process on how to remove alternator and the tools required.
Sep 24, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Disconnect the battery and wires from the rear of the alternator. Remove the serpentine belt. Remove the bolts securing the alternator and lift the alternator straight out. Reverse the process to install the new part.
Sep 25, 2011 at 3:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Disconnect the neg battery terminal. Remove the serp belt by turning the automatic belt tensionier. Remove wiring from the rear of the alternator. Unbolt the alternator from its mount and remove. Reverse to replace.
Sep 25, 2011 at 3:52 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Thanks for reinforcing what I said, jacob
Sep 26, 2011 at 3:39 AM
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