Install the alternator belt and turn the tensioner bolt with a socket until sufficient tension is applied to the belt. Tighten the two bolts in the alternator and the bolt in the tensioner using a socket. Use a wrench to tighten the battery wire nut. Install the electrical battery wire and field plug on the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator and tensioner.īolt up the alternator and tensioner, which share the same bracket. Remove the remaining bolts in the alternator. Use a wrench to remove the heavy battery wire and just pull the plastic field plug out of its socket. Remove the electrical connectors on the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator's top bolt, and swing the alternator out toward the fender. Loosen the tension on the alternator belt by using a socket and turning the tensioner bolt. Loosen the two bolts securing the alternator to the block, but do not remove them yet. Remove the power steering pump and bracket using a socket.ĭisconnect the negative battery terminal using a wrench. Loosen the power steering belt by using a socket to turn the tensioner bolt to relieve the tension on the belt. Remove the air duct from the air cleaner to the throttle body by using a screwdriver to loosen the clamps and pulling the hose off. How to Replace an Alternator in a Kia Rio Connect the power steering pump and the negative battery cable with a socket wrench. Use a torque wrench to tighten the tensioner bolt to 14 to 19 foot pounds and the pivot bolt to 28 to 38 foot pounds. Tighten its mounting bolt by hand and install the drive belt.Īdjust the tension so that the belt deflection is. Move the adjusting bracket into position and install the belt tensioner. Install the new alternator assembly and tighten the pivot bolt by hand. This will allow you to rotate the bracket up and remove the alternator. Disconnect the pivot bolt for the alternator and loosen the bolt for the adjusting bracket. Take off the tensioner mounting bolt so you can remove the belt tensioner. Relieve the tension on the drive belt by rotating the adjustment bolt counterclockwise. Loosen the pivot bolt for the alternator and the tensioner mounting bolt with a socket wrench but do not remove them. Remove the cover cap for the alternator's B terminal so you can disconnect the electrical connection from the alternator. All versions of the Kia Spectra have a 2.0 L engine.ĭisconnect the negative battery cable, power steering pump and its bracket with a socket wrench. Make sure the new alternator is compatible with your Spectra's engine. How to Replace the Alternator in a Kia Spectraĭetermine which alternator your Kia Spectra will need. Lower the Optima onto the ground, and reconnect the battery. This sets the wheel better than tightening all of the nuts in a circle. Replace the wheel by tightening the lug nuts in a clockwise direction, alternating the pressure of opposing bolts. Restore the wheel well cover by pushing it onto the clips and securing the screws. Push on the belt tension pulley to give enough slack to wrap the belt around the alternator's pulley wheel. Position the new alternator into the mount and secure the bolts that hold it in place. Pull the alternator free by wiggling it out of the mount. A smaller wrench head may be required for the tight space. Turn the alternator's bolts in a counterclockwise direction using the socket wrench. Push on the belt tension pulley until the belt loosens, then pull the belt off of the alternator's pulley wheel. Remove or fold aside the wheel well cover by turning the small screws counterclockwise and gently pulling it from the retainer clips. Jack up the Optima and remove the front passenger side wheel by turning the lug nuts counterclockwise using the lug wrench.
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