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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the alternator mounting nut, and then remove the cable (A) from alternator "B" terminal.
  3. Disconnect the alternator connector (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Alternator Connector
    G12290449Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the alternator upper bolt (A).

    Alternator mounting upper bolt  :

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 Ib.ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Alternator Upper Bolt
    G12290450Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift the vehicle.
  6. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  7. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  8. Disconnect the compressor ECV connector, and then by loosening the mounting bolts, widen the gap between the compressor (A) from the engine to remove the alternator.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Compressor ECV Connector
    G12290451Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the alternator lower bolt (A).

    Alternator mounting lower bolt  :

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 Ib.ft)

    Fig 4: Removing Alternator Lower Bolt
    G12290452Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the alternator (A).
    Fig 5: Removing Alternator
    G12290453Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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