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Repair procedures: Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Alternator installation bolt: 

    26.5 ~ 33.3 Nm (2.7 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.5 ~ 24.6 lb-ft)

  2. Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.
    NOTE: When installing the drive belt, follow the below order.
    crankshaft pulley → A/C compressor pulley → Idler Pulley → alternator pulley → water pump pulley → drive belt auto tensioner pulley.
    Rotate the auto tensioner arm by turning the auto tensioner arm boss (B) counterclockwise using a wrench.
    After installing the drive belt (A) to the auto tensioner pulley, slowly release the auto tensioner arm.
    Fig 1: Locating Auto Tensioner Arm Boss
    G11783810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Turning Drive Belt Tensioner Counterclockwise
    G11783811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.