Kia Sportage: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner Repair procedures
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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
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| 2. |
Remove the drive belt auto tensioner pulley (A).
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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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Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).
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Tightening torque :
19.6 - 24.5 ·m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf·m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb·ft)
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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:
Components
1. Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Unit
2. BSD switch
3. Speaker
4. BSD warning lamp
5. Cluster
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Components Location
1. PCV Valve
2. Canister
3. Purge control solenoid valve (PCSV)
4. Fuel tank air filter
5. Catalytic converter (WCC)
6. Catalytic converter (UCC)
7. Leveling Tube
8. Vapor Tube (Canister ↔ Intake Manifold)
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