The alternator in a Hyundai Sonata operates differing accessories in the vehicle by transmitting an electrical contemporary while the engine is running. The alternator meeting Often includes a voltage regulator which maintains a fixed voltage continuous. Whether your headlights ripen into dimmer while driving or your battery keeps running down, you may compulsion to convert the alternator.
Instructions
1. Impel which alternator your Hyundai Sonata Testament commitment. You'll fancy to be positive the dissimilar alternator is compatible with your Sonata's engine. Models prepared from 1998 to 2001 keep the 2.4 L Sirius or 2.5 L Hyundai engine. Models from 2002 to 2005 annex a 2.4 L Sirius or 2.7 L Hyundai engine. The adjustment bolt should be torqued to 14 to 18 foot pounds for a 2.4 L engine and 11 to 16 foot pounds for a 3.0 L engine.5. Reposition the radiator if you raised it and attach the wiring harnesses to the alternator. Connect the accessory drive belt and negative battery cable with a socket wrench.
Remove the wiring harnesses from the alternator and up thrust the radiator, provided essential, to access the alternator. Receive the swivel and habituation bolt off of the alternator and remove the alternator.
4. Install the fresh alternator assembly. Tighten the pivot bolt to between 14 and 18 ft. lbs. for a 2.0 L, 2.5 L or 3.0 L engine. Torque the pivot bolt to 26 to 41 foot pounds for a 2.4 L engine. Torque the adjustment bolt to between 105 and 132 inch pounds for a 2.0 L and 2.5 L engine. Models trumped-up after this lifetime Testament be equipped with a 2.4 L or 3.3 L engine.2. Disconnect the antagonistic battery cable and remove the alternator propel zone with a socket wrench.3.
