I need to replace the alternator on my sisters car and its not here right now and was wondering where the alternator is located so i will know if ill be able to get to it to fix it

If you have the 2.3 liter engine follow these steps...

1. On models with anti-theft audio system , refer to Technician Safety Information .
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove lefthand charge air cooler, then righthand upper seal board, Fig. 3 .
4. Remove condenser fan assembly.
5. Disconnect alternator, then alternator electrical connector.
6. Remove lefthand splash shield.
7. Remove drive belt.
8. Remove A/C compressor, then, with pipe still connected, position A/C compressor away from generator for easy access to alternator.
9. Remove alternator from under vehicle.
10. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

1. Torque lefthand splash shield bolts to 70 - 95 in.lb.
2. Torque condenser fan bolts to 70 - 95 in.lb.
3. Torque lefthand charge air cooler nuts to 12 - 16 ft.lb.

1. On models with anti-theft audio system , refer to Technician Safety Information for system deactivation procedure.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove electrical harness, Fig. 4 .
3. Disconnect terminal B wire, then alternator electrical connector.
4. Remove righthand splash shield.
5. Remove drive belt.
6. Remove A/C compressor; then, with pipe still connected, position A/C compressor away from generator for easy access to alternator.
7. Remove alternator from under vehicle.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

1. Torque upper alternator bolt to 12 - 16 ft.lb., then lower alternator bolt to 24 - 33 ft.lb., Fig. 4 .
2. Torque A/C compressor bolts to 12 - 16 ft.lb.
3. Torque righthand splash shield bolts to 70 - 95 in.lb.