Kia Rio: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner
Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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2. |
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
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3. |
Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf·m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb·ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the drive belt tensioner for excessive foreign substances, crack, damage
or sticking of pivot shaft. Replace if necessary.
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room front under cover and RH side cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Und ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Remove the ECM.
(Refer to ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
(5Door)
Be careful as the tailgate may fall down on people when the lifts are
removed. Have a helper hold the tailgate open, or use a secure method to
hold it open. ...