Kia Cadenza: Charging System / Alternator Repair procedures

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Alternator Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.	Remove the engine cover.

3.	Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and cable (B) from the ''B'' terminal.

4.	To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise then remove the drive belt (A).

5.	Remove the alternator (A).

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Alternator installation bolt:

26.5 ~ 33.3 Nm (2.7 ~ 3.4 kgf.m, 19.5 ~ 24.6 Ib-ft)

Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.

When installing the drive belt, follow the below order.

crankshaft pulley → A/C compressor pulley → Idler Pulley → alternator pulley → water pump pulley → drive belt auto tensioner pulley.

Rotate the auto tensioner arm by turning the auto tensioner arm boss (B) counterclockwise using a wrench.

After installing the drive belt (A) to the auto tensioner pulley, slowly release the auto tensioner arm.

Alternator Schematic Diagrams

Circuit Diagram • COM signal - When controlling the voltage generated, the ECM sends the target voltage data to the alternator via a PWM signal.(High volta ...

Battery Description and Operation

Description 1. The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps. 2. The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) batter ...

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