How do I remove the alternator from a 2002 V6 Hyundai Sonata once I have disconnected the alternator?

Take the front wheel off, it comes through the wheel well next to the c.v. axle. its very tight, you have to rotate the part until it clears. good luck!

Removal

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Radiator mounting bolts, 1.6L only Alternator drive belt Alternator wiring harness connectors Alternator. It may be necessary to raise the radiator

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Alternator drive belt Alternator wiring harness connectors Alternator. It may be necessary to raise the radiator
   


Fig. Exploded view of the alternator-XG 300 and XG 350

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Radiator mounting bolts, 1.6L only Alternator drive belt Alternator wiring harness connectors Alternator. It may be necessary to raise the radiator
   
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   Fig. Exploded view of the alternator-XG 300
   
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   Fig. Exploded view of the alternator-XG 350
   
   
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   Alternator and reposition the radiator, if raised Alternator wiring harness connectors Alternator drive belt
   
4. Adjust the alternator belt and torque the bolts to the following specifications:
   1. Accent: Pivot bolt to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm) and adjustment bolt to 14-20 ft. lbs. (19-28 Nm).
   2. 2.0L and 2.5L Sonata, Elantra and Tiburon: Pivot bolt to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm) and adjustment bolt to 105-132 inch lbs. (12-15 Nm).
   3. 2.4L Sonata: Pivot bolt to 26-41 ft. lbs. (34-54 Nm) and the adjustment bolt to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm).
   4. 3.0L Sonata and XG 300: Pivot bolt to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm) and adjustment bolt to 11-16 ft. lbs. (15-22 Nm).
5. Install the radiator mounting bolts, if removed.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

You know, I have work on many cars, mini vans and planes, removing alternator on any V6 Hyundai its more pain than I have ever come across it just everything it tight and close in the V6. You have to work from the bottom of the car, just make sure you have a good steady floor jack that your car can sit and rest on and high enough to get to it. Disconnect negative. raise left side of the vehicle take wheel off left undercover off. disconnect oil pressure switch, Use a large wrench to take tension off of your serpentine belt and remove the belt from the alternator, (just the alternator). Disconnect the wires. Remove the bolts then the alternator. Put new alternator in place using old bolts. Replace wires (may only be one wire, depending on the alternator). Get your large wrench back out, put the belt back on the alternator. Good luck!