Ford Focus Forum:how do i remove an alternator from a ford focus c-max 2005 reg. 1799cc

I'm not sure this will really pertain to your question.. but, I Just changed the alternator on my 2005 Focus ZX4 SE. On my car it's located behind the engine, passenger side and slightly down. Not sure what the C-Max engine is like, but I have a Duratec and all I did to replace the alternator was this:

1) Detach Battery Ground
2) Move Power Steering and Coolant Reservoirs out of the way (just unbolting them, not taking off any hoses) plus unclip any wire(s) in the way.
3) Take off the two connections leading to the alternator (one is attached with a nut/bolt, and the other a Clip which I couldn't remove until the alternator was taken off.)
4) There's a plastic "pulley shield" on my car so I removed that to get to the Tensioner which was right below the alternator.
5) To then be able to remove the serpentine belt, you have to slightly "tighten" the tensioner pulley as in that way it gives slack to the belt which you can then move.
6) Once the belt is off, Remove the passenger side engine mounts and lift the engine with a floor jack (make sure to place a block or piece of wood in between as you'll be lifting on the oil pan). Make sure you watch out for the A/C and other hoses in front of the engine, that they don't get pinched or squished against the frame when you lift it.

The engine moved up and forward enough for me to be able to slide the alternators in and out from the bottom. With the axle in the way it almost didn't fit, but if you lower it with the pulley facing up and wiggle it a bit, it'll come out.

-Hope this was of some help to you.