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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1999ELANTRA WAGON L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0L
Removal and Installation
1999 Hyundai Elantra Wagon L4-2.0LSECTION Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Loosen the belt tension.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the mud guard - RH
5. Disconnect the generator B+ terminal wire and connector.
6. Remove the belt and generator mounting bolt (2EA).
7. Remove the generator assembly.
8. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the generator and insert the support bolt. (Do not attach the nut.)
2. Push the generator forward and determine how many spacers (thickness: 0.198mm) should be inserted between the front leg of the generator and the front case (space A in the illustration). (There should be enough spacers so that they do not fall out when you let go of them.)
3. Insert the spacers (space A in the illustration), attach the nut, and complete the installation.
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Loosen the belt tension.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the mud guard - RH
5. Disconnect the generator B+ terminal wire and connector.
6. Remove the belt and generator mounting bolt (2EA).
7. Remove the generator assembly.
8. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the generator and insert the support bolt. (Do not attach the nut.)
2. Push the generator forward and determine how many spacers (thickness: 0.198mm) should be inserted between the front leg of the generator and the front case (space A in the illustration). (There should be enough spacers so that they do not fall out when you let go of them.)
3. Insert the spacers (space A in the illustration), attach the nut, and complete the installation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.