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
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
3.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "Driver ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Battery Voltage and
Status
Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1.
Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose
or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean th ...