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Repair Procedures: Installation

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Install the drive belt.
1. Install the drive belt (C).
2. Adjust the tension by turning the tension adjusting bolt (B) clockwise.
  Belt tension
  
  New belt:
  
  637.4 ~ 735.5 N (65 ~ 75 kgf, 143.3 ~ 165.3 lbf)
  
  Used belt:
  
  441.3 ~ 539.4 N (45 ~ 55 kgf, 99.2 ~ 121.3 lbf)
3. Tighten the alternator mounting bolts (A) with the specified torque.
  Tightening torque
  
  M10 bolt:
  
  29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
  
  M8 bolt:
  
  21.6 ~ 32.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.9 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 1: Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.