How to replace alternator on 2002 Hyundai Sonata?

Answer 1

1. Remove the passenger side front wheel.

2. Remove the plastic splash shield for access to the alternator

3. Remove the top engine plastic cover

4. Disconnect the battery

5. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts (4X10mm)

6. Remove the belt

7. Remove the alternator (2 bolts and 2 electrical connections)

8. Remove the water pump pulley for access to loosen the fastening bolt of the bracket of the alternator.

9. Loosen the second inner bolt of the bracket, but do not remove it.

10. Remove the two bolts that holds the plastic piece that is on top of the engine which is in parallel to the line of the sparks plugs and remove the plastic piece just enough to get space to take out the alternator.

11. Move the alternator bracket downward for enough space to take out the alternator.

12. Loosen the bolts that hold the electrical junctions to the body for enough space to take out the alternator.

13. Take out the alternator from the top.