Can't get alternator out of engine compartment?

I have he actual MAZDA shop manual,Haynes,and CLymer.All state remove
the bolts,electrical connections,and belt,lift alternator up and out.We
have turned twisted pushed pulled every direction and the alternator is
no where close to having clearence to come out.Has anyone changed or
removed their alternator from a 1988 with airconditioning?Can't come out
the bottom the exuast and CV joint and tie rod are in the way.The metal
vacuum lines that follow the back of the engine to the chracol cannister
are in the way (they stick out to the passenger side past the end of the
engine,the charcol canister against the passenger side firewall helps
block it,the air conditioning piping on the fender wall by the shock
strut also help block it?The two dashpots ie: egr valve also are in the
way?being the manuals (NOT ONE) say nothing about removing any of this
how do I get it out? Please reply directly to (E-Mail Removed) as I'm
having trouble accessing this site on webtv.Takes forever to log on and
view posts.THanks Rip!

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