Repair procedures: Installation

[Gamma 1.6 GDI] 

1. Install the drive belt (A).
   Fig 1: Locating Drive Belt

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2. Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B) and then install the mounting bolts (A).

   Tightening torque 

   12mm (0.47in) bolt:

   19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

   14mm (0.55in) bolt:

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

   Fig 2: Locating Alternator Tension Adjust Bolt And Mounting Bolts

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3. Connect the battery negative terminal.

[Nu 2.0 GDI] 

Alternator brace type 

1. Install the drive belt.

1. Install the drive belt (C).
2. Adjust the tension by turning the tension adjusting bolt (B) clockwise.

   Belt tension 

   New belt:

   637.4 ~ 735.5 N (65 ~ 75 kgf, 143.3 ~ 165.3 lbf)

   Used belt:

   441.3 ~ 539.4 N (45 ~ 55 kgf, 99.2 ~ 121.3 lbf)

3. Tighten the alternator mounting bolts (A) with the specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   M10 bolt:

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

   M8 bolt:

   21.6 ~ 32.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.9 lb-ft)

   Fig 3: Alternator Mounting Bolts

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