Replacing Alternator - Nissan Patrol 3.0l Series 3

Any one able to help regarding any trickls to getting the alternator out of the Nissan Patrol Series 2.

Spent a couiple of hours last night trying to get it out but its a bitch of a thing.

Pipes and hoses all around it and impossible to get ito with any hands or fingers to do the biz.

What about making sure the belt can go back on - any tips.

Very new to all this but they want over a thou to do the job up here [Broome WA]and I don't have a hundred let allone a thou.

Only have mobile access to net at the minute but will check back later on today for any assistance - any provided will be appreciated.

Regards

Moneypit