Originally Posted by sinausa

OK, I removed the screw holding the deflecting element, now both the bolts holding the alternator in place and the screw holding the deflecting element are out. Actually removing the deflecting element does give a little bit more room to wiggle the alternator, but it still won't come out. I feel like I am getting close, but I guess I should use a pry bar to work the alternator off some kind of mounting brackets? From which point and in what direction? Any help is welcome, I really don't want to do any damage after I've gone this far.