Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Removal and Installation of Drive Belt

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  1. To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise. Then remove the drive belt (A).
  2. Install the drive belt (A). Turn the drive belt tensioner arm (A) counterclockwise by moving the tensioner pulley bolt with a wrench. After installing the belt on the tensioner pulley, slowly release the tensioner pulley. Crankshaft pulley → A/C compressor pulley → Generator pulley → No. 1 idler pulley → No. 2 idler pulley → Water pump pulley → Tensioner pulley.

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