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How difficult is it to remove the alternator?

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#1 ·
The service manual says the A/C compressor must be removed before you can remove the alternator, is that true? Is it possible to replace it without removing the compressor?
 
#7 ·
I wouldn't connect directly to the alternator. You'll want to connect direct to battery on an audio install and get an x2 battery from batteriesplus.com or get a Northstar Group 35 I think. Same battery same company. But batteries plus gives you 5 years and northstar gives 4 years. It's larger than the stock for cranking capacity and it's built to deliver quick jolts of power.