Kia Rio: Alternator: Removal and installation

Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.

Tightening torque

(+) terminal :

7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

(-) terminal (without battery sensor):

7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

(-) terminal (with battery sensor):

4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)

Remove the drive belt.

(1)	Loosen the through bolt (A).

(2)	Loosen the tension by turning the tension adjusting bolt (B).

(3)	Remove the drive belt (A).

3.	Disconnect the A/C compressor switch connector (A), the alternator connector (B) and the cable from the alternator "B" terminal (C).

Remove the alternator (A).

Tightening torque :

19.6~26.5 Nm (2.0~2.7 kgf.m, 14.5~19.5 Ib-ft)-12mm bolt

29.4~41.2 Nm (3.0~4.2 kgf.m, 21.7~30.4 Ib-ft)-14mm bolt

5.	Installation is the reverse order of removal.

6.	Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.

Alternator: On-vehicle Inpection

• Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals. ...

Starter: Description

The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), ignition switch, ignition lock switch, connection wires and the battery cable. When the ignitio ...

Kia Rio: Alternator: Removal and installation

Alternator: On-vehicle Inpection

Starter: Description

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