question (alternator replacement) long

[Steve Obert]

I really don't understand why removing the alternator from the top is
recommended by the list.  I take mine out from the bottom.  Just unbolt the
ac compressor, move it towards the front of the car.  Then unbolt the
alternator and it drops right out.  No bending or forcing needed.  You need
to work from the bottom to get the bottom alternator bolt out anyway so you
would have the splash shield off anyway.

Actually I have described this procedure before so it is in the archives.