Alternator Replacement Instructions

I was replacing the alt 100 fusible link. I was removing the old one when my wrench touched the side of the car and sparked. I installed the new fuse, but now nothing electrical works?

I replaced the main, still nothing, tomorrow I'm gonna back through and double check to make sure everything is connected properly, then got through the fuses and check them. Why wouldnt the lights come back on? The hood light? All of them are out?

In my fuse box there is an engine main (relay) and a 40a main, they both seem to be conducting fine with my fuse tester. Is there somewhere else I need to look, or another main fuse? I checked all the other fuses and they all seem to be fine.

I removed the serpentine belt and the two mounting bolts (top and bottom) from the alternator. While it will swivel forwards towards the rad, I am unable to pull it out, am I missing something?

Got it solved! My brother came over with his volt/ ohmmeter, we knew power wasn't getting to the fuse box, but why? Plus he figured there has to be another main fuse or fusible link. We found a fusible link (wire ) coming off the pos+ battery terminal which thel leads to the fuse box. Power was not getting past/ through this fusible link, so we ended up replacing this for a trip to the auto parts store and less than $4, and all is well again! Learned some very good lessons in this adventure!

On last Friday, after several days on not using, when I drove the car, the battery light was on, and the steering wheel was heavy. I thought the battery was low, so I started the engine and kept it running idle for about 20 minutes. The next morning, I noticed that the battery light on the display area was still on, and the coolant was low, so I added some coolant and drove to Advanced Auto Parts to change the battery. After the change, I noticed that the battery light was still on, and all the visible belts liking to the Alternator, Air Conditioning, and Fan were not running, the Steer wheel was still heavy, and after only 2 mile drove home, the coolant was boiling and the coolant level dropped below the minimal level after the it cooled down.

I don't know if it an electrical or mechanical problem and how much will it cost to repair it.

In replacing the alternaor, it seems that the bottom
bolt holding the alternator frame or core to the engine is out of sight and out or reach.

How is this bolt grasped with a socket or wrench and is there a special tool or way to reach it?

How do I replace the alternator on my 94 corolla. And should I use an OEM replacement only or does it matter

Thanks

I want to know how much tenchine I need to have on the belt before I afix the bolts for the car to run correctly.

1990 Toyota Corolla 6 cyl Automatic

how do I tell what alternator I have so I can replace it