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Without a year and engine size, there's no way to be definitive with an answer.
If the car is newer, say post 1993 or so, it's likely to have a serpentine belt - one belt that drives the accessory devices like water pump, alternator & Power Steering.
If it's older and has a dedicated belt, the basic idea is to loosen the alternator PIVOT bolt and pry the alternator outwards against the belt - tighten the pivot bolt to lock it in.
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