My first alternator cost me almost 2 1/2 hours of frustration. THe second one (NAPA replaced the defective unit free) took me 40 minutes.

There are two versions of the lug on the battery charge cable and two versions of housings on the alternators. I guess it's a crap shoot if you get the right one, I don't know. My second unit had the right physical configuration. If it is not right, you can use snips to cut away the offending plastic on the back of the alternator.

TO change a NON-SRT alternator:
1) Remove battery ground cable and tuck it away so it can't come in contact with the battery post.
2) Remove the engine fan assembly.
3) Remove the belt.
4) Remove the two bolts.
5) Wiggle and struggle the alternator from it's two mounting points.
(The next two steps may be reversed, based on the size of your hands, etc. If 7 looks easy, do it then do 6)
6) Unplug the electrical plug.
7) Using a socket and rachet, remove the battery post nut
8) Pivot, twist and harass the alternator out and toward the front of the car.
9) Tap the shims in the front mounting holes forward so the new alternator will slide in with some slop - makes putting the new alternator in there easier and putting the bolts in a breeze.
Now, start at 7) and go backwards.


To Change an SRT alternator:
1) Sell the damn car or call Chuk in FLorida for guidance.