Kia Sportage: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
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2. |
Remove the drive belt auto tensioner pulley (A).
Tightening torque :
53.9 - 63.7 N·m (5.5 - 6.5 kg·m, 39.8 - 47.0 lb·ft)
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Tensioner pulley bolt is left-hands screw.
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3. |
Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 24.5 ·m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf·m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb·ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Removal
1.
Remove the RH front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
2.
Remove the engine room under cover.
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Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the engine room ...
Other information:
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...
Replacement
1.
Completely open the movable glass using the panorama sunroof switch.
2.
Loosen he mounting screws (A) located at the side of the panorama sunroof
deflector.
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