Last summer, I also had some charging issues on my 2G and had to take out and put in my alternator multiple times. I'm pretty sure it can only be removed from the top unless you were to remove your oil filter, then maybe you could remove it from the bottom. The easiest way I found from my experience was to loosen and move the power steering pump over to the power steering fluid reservoir so it's out of the way and then remove the bracket which holds the power steering pump. Disconnect all the wiring from the alternator and remove the upper bolt holding the alternator to the bracket. I didn't remove the bracket itself, but it may help with removing the alternator as it is a bit of a squeeze. From underneath the vehicle, you can remove the main pivot bolt and the alternator should be free to come out from the top. Good luck with your charging issues!