Kia Rio: Alternator: Removal and installation - ISG (Idle Stop & Go) System - Engine Control / Fuel System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 Service ManualKia Rio: Alternator: Removal and installation

1.
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)

2.
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).


4.
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.
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