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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  2. Remove the idler (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    42.2 - 53.9 N.m(4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Idler
    G11822996Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.