How to remove the power cord off the Alternator?

2007 FORD FUSION
187,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OCTAVIUS MONGER
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took everything off, that's the last thing, the power cord. Car listed above is an SE model.
Oct 23, 2022 at 9:02 AM
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MIKE H R
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could you explain by the power cord, most alternators have one or two cables. If it is the power cord {big one} that comes from the battery, then you use two small open-end wrenches and gently hold the one on the alternator and then use the other wrench to loosen the nut the power nut is connected. make sure the battery is disconnected.

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Oct 24, 2022 at 9:01 AM
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Can you upload a n image of what you are talking about.

Here is a generic guide to help with job and I have included instructions for you can in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the bolt, the 2 nuts and the generator upper air duct.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

3. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
4. Remove the 2 nuts and the generator shield.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

5. Press the locking tabs and remove the generator intermediate air duct.
6. Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

7. Release the generator harness locator from the generator.
8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
9. Release the generator harness locator from the engine block.
10. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector and position the generator harness aside.
11. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

12. If necessary, remove the 3 bolts and the generator lower air duct.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

13. If necessary, remove the 2 generator stud bolts.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Oct 24, 2022 at 9:16 AM
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