Hyundai Kona Quiz
Engine Control System/Fuel System

Alternator Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
24steps
~149min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010041.230N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the generator "B" terminal (A) after loosening the nut.
  3. Disconnect the alternator connector (A).
  4. Release the coolant hose bracket (B) after loosening the mounting bolt.
  5. Remove the engine room cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")
  6. Using a hex key, loosen the tensioner (A) by turning it clockwise.
  7. Remove the drive belt (B).
  8. Remove the pulley (A) after loosening the lock bolt.
  9. Remove the generator mounting bracket (B) after loosening the lower mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the upper alternator mounting bolt (C).
  11. Remove the alternator (A).

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Generator upper mounting bolt: 29.4–41 N·m Generator lower mounting bolt: 21.6–32 N·m

Disassembly

  1. Remove the rear cover (A).
  2. Remove after loosening the mounting bolts.
  3. Remove the OAP cover (A).
  4. Using SST (09373-27000), remove the OAP pulley (A).
  5. Remove the rectifier assembly (A) after disconnecting the stator wires.
  6. Loosen the through bolts (A).
  7. Separate the rotor (A) and housing (B).

Inspection

[Rotor]
  1. Check the slip rings (C) for continuity.
  2. Make sure there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or the rotor shaft (A).
  3. If the rotor fails the continuity check, replace the generator.
  4. Check for continuity between each pair of wires (A).
  5. Make sure there is no continuity between each terminal and the coil core.
  6. If the coil fails the continuity check, replace the generator.
[Stator]

Installation

  1. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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