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Section 9 (Charging System - 1.8L): General: Generator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Kia Spectra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove negative battery cable.
  2. Open B terminal cover cap.
  3. Remove B terminal nut.
  4. Remove B terminal lead.
  5. Disconnect generator L and S terminal connectors.
    Fig 1: Removing Connectors
    G01078394Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen pivot bolt and tensioner mounting bolt. Do not  remove.
  7. Relieve tension on drive belt by rotating adjustment bolt.
  8. Remove drive belt from generator pulley.
  9. Remove tensioner mounting bolt and belt tensioner.
  10. Remove generator pivot bolt.
  11. Loosen bolt at base of adjusting bracket and rotate the bracket up.
  12. Lift generator from engine compartment.
    Fig 2: Removing Generator Components
    G01078395Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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