Removal and Installation

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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Loosen the alternator upper mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

26.5 - 37.3 N.m(2.7 - 3.8 kgf.m, 19.5 - 27.5 lb.ft) [10T Type]

24.3 - 26.9 N.m(2.48 - 2.74 kgf.m, 17.9 - 19.8 lb.ft) [8T Type]
Loosen the adjusting bolt (B).
Remove the alternator bracket (C).
Tightening torque:

24.3 - 26.9 N.m(2.48 - 2.74 kgf.m, 17.9 - 19.8 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Locating Alternator Upper Mounting Bolt, Adjusting Bolt And Alternator Bracket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
After installing the alternator bracket, adjust the drive belt tension by tightening adjusting bolt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")