How do you replace the alternator on a 2000ford contour

Removal & Installation

2.0L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove air intake resonators.
3. Remove the air cleaner-to-throttle body tube and the mass airflow sensor.
4. Unplug the connectors and remove the cables from the alternator.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Release the drive belt tensioner and remove the drive belt from around the alternator.
   NOTE It is not necessary to remove the drive belt from the engine.
   
7. Remove the alternator mounting bracket bolts and remove the mounting bracket.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the power steering pressure hose bracket retaining nut and bolt and remove the bracket with the hose from the engine lifting eye.
10. Remove the alternator mounting bolts and remove the alternator from the vehicle.
12. To install:
    
    1. Place the alternator into position and install the mounting bolts finger tight.
    2. Install the power steering hose bracket and tighten the retaining nut and bolt to 70-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).
    3. Raise and support the vehicle.
    4. Install the alternator mounting bracket and retaining bolts and tighten to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
    5. Release the drive belt tensioner and install the drive belt pulley over the alternator pulley.
    6. Lower the vehicle.
    7. Tighten the alternator mounting bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
    8. Install the alternator connectors and the cables. Tighten the terminal nut to 80-97 inch lbs. (9-11 Nm).
    9. Install the air cleaner-to-throttle body tube, mass airflow sensor, and the air intake resonators.
    10. Connect the negative battery cable. To install:
        
        1. Place the alternator into position and install the mounting bolts finger tight.
        2. Install the power steering hose bracket and tighten the retaining nut and bolt to 70-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).
        3. Raise and support the vehicle.
        4. Install the alternator mounting bracket and retaining bolts and tighten to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
        5. Release the drive belt tensioner and install the drive belt pulley over the alternator pulley.
        6. Lower the vehicle.
        7. Tighten the alternator mounting bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
        8. Install the alternator connectors and the cables. Tighten the terminal nut to 80-97 inch lbs. (9-11 Nm).
        9. Install the air cleaner-to-throttle body tube, mass airflow sensor, and the air intake resonators.
        10. Connect the negative battery cable.