Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the cooling fan.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLING FAN ")
Lift the vehicle.
Remove the engine room RH side cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER ")
To release the auto tension pulley (A), turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.

Fig 1: Locating Auto Tension Pulley
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the drive belt (A).

Fig 2: Drive Belt Routing
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the alternator connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating Alternator Connector
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the alternator cable (A) from the 'B' terminal.
Alternator "B" terminal mounting nut:

9.8 ~ 11.8 Nm (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Locating Alternator Cable
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the alternator (B) after loosening the mounting bolts (A).
Alternator mounting bolt:

49.0 ~ 63.7 Nm (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Locating Alternator & Mounting Bolts

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.