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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Negative Cable
    G08819046Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  2. Remove the engine cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cover
    G08819047Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the air duct (A) and the air cleaner assembly (B).

    Tightening torque 

    Hose clamp bolt:

    2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

    Air cleaner assembly bolts:

    7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Air Duct And Air Cleaner Assembly
    G08819048Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Using the wrench turn the tensioner counterclockwise and loosen. Then remove the drive belt (A).
    Fig 4: Turning Tensioner Counterclockwise
    G08819049Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Remove the oil level gauge (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Identifying Oil Level Gauge
    G08819050Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Remove the alternator.
    1. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and cable (B) from the 'B' terminal.
      Fig 6: Identifying Alternator Connector And Cable
      G08819051Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    2. Loosen the alternator mounting bolts (A) and then remove alternator from the vehicle.

      Tightening torque: 

      29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)

      Fig 7: Identifying Alternator Mounting Bolts
      G08819052Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. Installation is reverse order of removal.