Kia Sportage: Charging System
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Description
The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.
The Alternator has built-in diodes, each rectifying AC
Components and Components Location
Components
Pulley
Front bracket
Front bearing
Rotor
Rear bearing
Rear bracket
Though bolt
Regulator
assembly
Regulator bolt
Rear cov
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Refer to the following for detailed
definitions of the terms that are
found in the tire description.
Air Pressure The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal
(kPa).
Accessory Weight The combined
we
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
NOTE
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a
lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not
remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Disconnect