Kia Rio: Maintenance / Drive Belt
Repair procedures
1. |
Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace
if necessary.
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Do not bend, twist or turn the drive belt inside out.
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Do not allow the drive belt to come into contact with
oil, water and steam.
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2. |
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If
the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
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1. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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2. |
Remove the drive belt.
[Kappa 1.0
T-GDI]
(1) |
To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) clockwise
and then remove the drive belt (B).


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[Kappa 1.2
MPI, 1.4 MPI]
(1) |
Using the wrench, turing the auto tensioner pulley (A) counterclockwise
and then insert a stopper pin (B) into the hole.

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(2) |
Remove the drive belt (A).

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[U-2 1.4 TCI]
(1) |
Using the hexagon wrench, turn the tensioner (A) counterclockwise
and loosen. Then remove the drive belt (B).

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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.
Check radiator hoses for the following
(1)
Improper attachment
(2)
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Engine Oil Level
Be sure that the vehicle is on level ground.
1.
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Other information:
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, close the glove box securely after use.
Vanity mirror lamp
Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
• : The lamp will turn on if
this button is pressed.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remov ...