Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
- Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise to loosen tension.
Alternator upper bolt:
23.5 - 26.4 N.m (2.4 - 2.7 kgf.m, 17.3 - 19.5 Ib.ft)
Alternator lower bolt:
29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 Ib.ft)
- Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")
- Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove the cable (C) from alternator "B" terminal.
Alternator B-terminal cable mounting nut:
9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 Ib.ft)
- Remove the alternator (A).
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")