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Removal & Installation: Alternator: Replacement

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
  2. Disconnect the alternator connector (A), and remove the cable (B) from alternator "B" terminal.
    Fig 1: Removing Alternator Connections
    G00718847Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the power steering pump.
  4. Remove the power steering pump bracket.
  5. Remove the adjusting bolt (A) and mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator drive belt.
  6. Pull out the through bolt (C) and then remove the alternator (D).
    Fig 2: Removing Alternator
    G00718848Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
  8. Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.
  9. Install the power steering pump and adjust the power steering belt tension. (Refer to ST group - power steering pump)