If adjustment is necessary
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
- Tighten the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise in loose tension; loosen the bolt counterclockwise in high tension.
- Recheck tension of the belt.
- After adjusting tension, tighten the through bolts.
Tightening torque
12mm (0.47in) bolt:
26.5 - 37.3 N.m (2.7 - 3.8 kgf.m, 19.5 - 27.5 lb.ft) [10T Type]
24.3 - 26.9 N.m (2.48 - 2.74 kgf.m, 17.9 - 19.8 lb.ft) [8T Type]
14mm (0.55in) bolt:
29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 Ib.ft)