I just did a Mazda 3 and it is quite simple. The alternator is located at the front lower passenger side and the stud faces forward. Very easy to get to. Take a look at "my big 3 in progress" thread you should be able to get an idea from that.

Here is the link to my upgrade in progress

http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/onli...-progress.html

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ur a big help nigga, thanks allot iam gonna check it out