Sorento 4WD V6-3.5L (2011)
10. Safely jack the engine up approximately 6 (six) inches with the floor jack supporting the engine assembly.
11. Remove the dust cap and retaining bolt from the idler pulley then remove pulley and bolt.
12. Remove the alternator upper mounting bolt. Disconnect the battery terminal from the rear of alternator.
a) Disconnect the plastic retaining wire tie from the retaining bracket.
b) Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of alternator.
c) Loosen but do not remove the lower alternator bolt, the alternator will slip out of the lower bracket.
d) Carefully remove the alternator from the vehicle.
Installation: