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2013 KIA FORTE

2.4L I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor593 Torque5973 Fluid6 DTC904 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls5

electrical

Alternator Torque Specs

for 2013 Kia Forte 2.4L I4 · FWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Alternator Pivot Bolt

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Battery Cable Nut

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 6 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Connector Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolt

Critical

Clean contact surfaces

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Serpentine Belt Tensioner

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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