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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and cable (B) from the "B" terminal.
    Fig 1: Locating Alternator Connector And Cable
    G11783807Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise then remove the drive belt (A).
    Fig 2: Turning Drive Belt Tensioner Counterclockwise
    G11783808Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the alternator (A).
Fig 3: Locating Alternator
G11783809Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.