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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Install the drive belt (A).
    Fig 1: Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram
    G09746500Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B) and then install the mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque 

    12mm (0.47in) bolt:

    19.6 ~ 26.5 Nm (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

    14mm (0.55in) bolt:

    29.4 ~ 41.2 Nm (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Alternator Tension Adjust Bolt
    G09746501Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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