is the alternator on a 2003 kia optima on top or bottom

2003 KIA OPTIMA
167,200 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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AMBERC072533
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I need to know if my alternator is on the top or bottom of my engine please.
Dec 3, 2015 at 10:11 PM
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HMAC300
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The alternator is on the bottom. Here is a guide and the diagrams below so you can see how the job is done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Cheers
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