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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to "DRIVE BELT ")

  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)

    G12932398Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    Tensioner pulley bolt is left-hands screw.

  3. Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb.ft)

    G12932399Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.