Kia Rio: Installation - Alternator - Charging System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 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:

Ignition Coil: Installation
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Heater & A/C Control Unit (MANUAL) Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater & A/C controller (A) from the center facia using a flat-head scre ...

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