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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.

    Tightening torque 

    (+) terminal:

    7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

    (-) terminal (without battery sensor):

    7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

    (-) terminal (with battery sensor):

    4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)

  2. Remove the drive belt.
    1. Loosen the through bolt (A).
    2. Loosen the tension by turning the tension adjusting bolt (B).
      Fig 1: Identifying Tension Adjusting Bolt And Through Bolt
      G08321521Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the drive belt (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt
    G08321522Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the A/C compressor switch connector (A), the alternator connector (B) and the cable from the alternator "B" terminal (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying A/C Compressor Switch Connector, Alternator Connector And Alternator Terminal
    G08321523Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the alternator (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6~26.5 Nm (2.0~2.7 kgf.m, 14.5~19.5 lb-ft)-12mm bolt

    29.4~41.2 Nm (3.0~4.2 kgf.m, 21.7~30.4 lb-ft)-14mm bolt

    Fig 4: Identifying Alternator
    G08321524Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
  6. Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.