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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise to loosen tension.
    Fig 1: Alternator Mounting Bolts & Adjusting Bolt
    G09746842Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the drive belt (A).
    Fig 2: Drive Belt
    G09746843Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal (C).
    Fig 3: Air Compressor Connector & Alternator Connector
    G09746844Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the alternator (A).
    Fig 4: Alternator
    G09746845Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.