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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
  2. Disconnect the alternator connector, and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal.
  3. Remove the drive belt.
  4. Remove the compressor. Refer to REPAIR PROCEDURES .
  5. Pull out the through bolt and then remove the alternator (A).

    Tightening torque : 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Alternator
    G07419667Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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