How to replace alternator pt cruiser 2001-2010

alternator: multimeter tester: serpentine belts & tensioner kit: 2005 chrysler pt cruiser touring edition 2.4l dohc . Bad alternator. At first noticed burning smell upon start up. After a short drive the battery light comes on . Tested it with multimeter and it showed 12 volts should be getting at least 13 volts. I found a ALTERNATOR on a 2000 DODGE NEON at a local salvage yard and the alternator looked identical even though the numbers didn&match up. I was very happy to find that it worked perfectly and for the total cost of $30 I can live with a used alternator. This method is the only one I&ever used when removing the alternator and it&really not that bad and no where near as involved as doing a timing belt . Hope this can be helpful to someone and thanks for watching .