Kia Optima: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner
Components and components location

Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
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2. |
Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).
Tightening torque
Bolt (B) :39.2 - 49.0 N•m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf•m, 23.9 - 36.2 lb•ft)
Bolt (C) :29.4 - 41.2 N•m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf•m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb•ft)
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3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the idler ( ...
Other information:
Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Rated voltage
12 V
Operating voltage
9 - 16 V
Max. distance
70 m
Quantity
2 units (Master 1 ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the front seat belt retractor.
(Refer to Front Seat Belt - "Front Seat Belt Retractor")
2.
Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the height adjust (A).
Tightening torque :
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