2004 4.7 liter altenator replacement

[jgtc33]

How difficult is it to to change the altenator on a 04 with the 4.7?

 

[toyo]

Disconnect the generator connector.
Remove the terminal cap and nut, and disconnect the generator wire.
Disconnect the alternator wire clamp from the cord clip on the generator.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and generator.

The labor time is only .9 so it's not hard at all.

 

[bergs]

I snuck mine through the wheel well...seemed to be the easiest way rather than fighting the hoses and such.

toyo - I don't see how it could be done in an hour on the V8 without damaging things. Also, thank you for the A/C diagnosis documents you put up in my thread. I have not made time to dive into it but am looking forward to posting the results soon.

EDIT: Alternator thread with pics below

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/162934-replacing-alternator-2005-v8.html