Kia Rio: Installation - Alternator - Charging System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2025 Service ManualKia Rio: Installation

1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.
(Refer to Engine charging System - "Drive belt tension measurement and adjustment")

Alternator installation bolt:
[12mm (0.47in) bolt]
19.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 Ib-ft)
[14mm (0.55in) bolt]
29.4 ~ 41.2 Nm (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 Ib-ft)

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2. Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove th ...

Disassembly
1. Remove the rear cover (A) after removing nuts. 2. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the brush holder assembly (B). ...

See also:

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Condenser Replacement
1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. 2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 3. ...

Power Door Lock Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") ...

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