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Removal & Installation

  1. Remove A/C and P/S drive belt, if equipped.
  2. Loosen generator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.
  3. Remove generator belt.
  4. Install new generator belt and adjust to specification.
  5. Tighten all bolts to specified torque.
    1. Tightening torque 
      1. Mounting bolt: 27~38 lb-ft (37~52 N.m, 3.8~5.3 kg-m) 
      2. Adjusting bolt: 14-18 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m) 
  6. Install A/C and P/S drive belt, if equipped, and adjust to specification.
    Fig 1: Illustrating Tension Measuring Point
    G01078392Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.