You can take it out from the top without going under it at all....Remove the cruise control servo (three nuts, disconnect harness, swing out of the way, no need to disconnect throttle cables) pull vapor canister off of bracket (no need to disconnect hoses) mind the aluminum high pressure A/C line going into the evaporator (it bends easy). Now you have a decent sized hole to work through. When pulling the alt out of the hole, or putting it in screw the long bolt into the case and use it as a handle to help you wiggle it in and out of the hole. I've done several like this on the ground with out even peeking under the car. It can be done and really isn't that bad of a job. take the belt adjuster on the alt apart, wire brush and apply never seize to all of the hardware. You'll thank yourself later if you ever (and will likely at some point) need to remove that belt!
