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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Compressor Connector, Alternator Connector And Alternator B Terminal
    G08321223Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the mounting bolts, and then turn the adjusting bolt (A) clockwise to loosen tension.
    Fig 2: Turning Adjusting Bolt Clockwise
    G08321224Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the drive belt (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Drive Belt
    G08321225Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the alternator (A) after remove the mounting bolts.
Fig 4: Identifying Alternator And Mounting Bolts
G08321226Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.