Kia Optima DL3: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner

Components and components location

Components

1. Drive belt tensioner

Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")

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)

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

❮Drive Belt

Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") 2.

Idler❯

Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt") 2.

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Trunk Room Lamp

Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the trunk room lamp (A) by pressing the hook. 3. Disconnect the trunk room lamp connector (A).

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