Replacing a alternator in a 2011 Kia Sorento

This was a difficult job. It requires the A/C system to be evacuated. This is how I was able to do the job.
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[@galacticgaming5058]

You cut the most important parts 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nickc7039]

It is possible this way. I lowered subframe but it was still very difficult

[@AUDIO2AUTO]

Somebody jamming in the background.. lol

[@TheCaseyjp]

Do not attempt this. I tried every way possible and could not pull it out the bottom. This guy must have lowered the sub fram when he cut the camera...or he is a magician. Find a video where they pull it outthe top. Pro tip take the 2 radiator brakets off then you can slide the fans all the way up and out. Then you dont have to remove dip stick. Hope this helps someone. Putting mine back together now. I did a lot of unnecessary work because of this video.

[@JonsDomain]

I'm actually doing this exact job right now. Just wondering what you did for the ac refrigerant? Did you just undo the hoses at the compressor and did a lot of refrigerant come out? Does your AC work fine? Please let me know ASAP thank you

[@LewsSpeedShop]

The A/C system has a leak. So, I didn't have to evacuate the system. Maybe get a shop to release the Freon from the system and then continue with the job.

[@JonsDomain]

@@LewsSpeedShop thank you for quick response!

[@ciscokid8866]

Don't disconnect the hoses

[@kylesullivan4214]

I have the ac compressor 4 bolts all loose did you have to disconnect the compressor lines to flip it out of the way?

[@LewsSpeedShop]

No. I maneuvered it. Kinda switched places with the alternator and it came out. It's really tricky

[@hammerinhank6308]

Nice

[@carlsharp6705]

Thanks

[@jordancarontv5043]

How’d you get ac compressor out of the way

[@LewsSpeedShop]

It's tricky, but the alternator and compressor can be maneuvered to get the alternator out. Or you can evacuate the a/c system and remove the compressor

[@mooauto2388]

Hi I'm looking into buying a Sorento 3.5 SX 2012 are they reliable ?

[@LewsSpeedShop]

They are pretty good cars. I haven't had to do much work to the Sorento

[@archieblanco2399]

I got my 2011 Kia Sorento in maybe 2017? Main problems I had was this plastic piece in the doors , tends to break, causing doors not wanting to open from either the inside/outside or both, the steering wheel buttons not working, my horn not work, (but my hood flew up and smashed my windshield because it wasn’t properly shut so probably why my horn doesn’t work) , mostly petty electrical problems, I’m at 200k miles now , and finally my alternator failed me…:

[@MrRoostersmoke]

All the problems Archie just mentioned are the exact same problems I have.

[@ricoy6624]

​​​@@archieblanco2399 clockspring from eBay fixes the steering controls and the door situation sucks ass but for the most part pretty reliable @MrRoostersmoke

[@jason1217346]

I have one now. I can not get that thing out. How did you get to the left top ac bolt?

[@LewsSpeedShop]

It's a difficult job. Maybe try a swivel socket adapter to reach the bolt

[@jason1217346]

@@LewsSpeedShop I did. It has been a tough week but I will get it done tomorrow. Thank you

[@nategath7897]

At 2:17 what’s that nut called and what happens if it snapped

[@LewsSpeedShop]

The nut is what moves the belt tensioner. If it has broken, you may need to replace the tensioner.

[@nomadicheadman7463]

What's the alternator model number sir?

[@LewsSpeedShop]

I'm sorry. I don't have a record of the part number

[@rrooksjr]

WARNING! DO NOT USE THIS VIDEO! TOO MANY IMPORTANT THINGS ARE NOT INCLUDED!

[@tellisachislom1709]

How you suppose to be showing me how and you edited/skipped/stopped

[@xman5820]

Not possible to without disconnecting and draining refrigerant! Don't waste your time...pull the fans. This video is a scam