Kia Sportage: Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Drive Belt System / Drive Belt Tensioner Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

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

Remove the drive belt auto tensioner pulley (A).

Tightening torque :

53.9 - 63.7 N·m (5.5 - 6.5 kg·m, 39.8 - 47.0 lb·ft)

Tensioner pulley bolt is left-hands screw.

Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).

Tightening torque :

19.6 - 24.5 ·m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf·m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb·ft)

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Drive Belt Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the RH front wheel. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel") 2. Remove the engine room under cover. ...

Crankshaft Damper Pulley Repair procedures

Removal and Installation 1. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt") 2. Remove the engine room ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Reducing the risk of a rollover

This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). SUV’s have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Windshield Deicer Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover") 2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A). 3. Check for continuity between the terminals of de ...