Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Maintenance

Drive Belt

In this manual: Maintenance
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
5steps
~30min
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Inspect the belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of the ribs. Replace if necessary.
  2. Visually inspect the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc. If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the engine room cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")
  2. Remove the drive belt. [Kappa 1.0 MPI, 1.2 MPI, 1.0 FFV, 1.0 T-GDI]
    1. Using a wrench, turn the automatic tensioner pulley (A) counterclockwise, then insert the stopper pin (B) into the hole.
    2. Remove the drive belt (A).
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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