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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
  2. Disconnect the alternator connector, and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal.
  3. Remove the drive belt.
  4. Pull out the through bolt and then remove the alternator (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Alternator And Bolts
    G06366033Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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