Kia Soul: Drive Belt Installation - Timing System - Engine Mechanical SystemKia Soul: Drive Belt Installation

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Drive Belt Installation

1.
Install the drive belt (A).
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2.
Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (B) and then install the mounting bilts(A).
Tightening torque
12mm (0.47in) bolt :
19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 Ib-ft)
14mm (0.55in) bolt :
29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 Ib-ft)

3.
Connect the battery negative terminal.
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