Kia Sorento: Drive Belt Removal and Installation - Timing System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Drive Belt Removal and Installation

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Timing System / Drive Belt Removal and Installation

1.
For release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise then remove the drive belt (A).

2.
Install the drive belt (A).
Rotate the drive belt tensioner arm (A) counterclockwise moving the tensioner pulley bolt with wrench. After putting the belt on the tensioner pulley, release the tensioner pulley slowly.
Crankshaft pulley → A/C pulley → Alternator pulley → Idler #1 pulley → Idler #2 pulley → Water pump pulley → Tensioner pulley.

Components
1. Intake camshaft 2. Exhaust camshaft 3. Intake CVVT assembly 4. Exhaust CVVT assembly 5. Timing chain 6. Timing chain guide 7. Timing chain tensioner arm 8. Timin ...

Drive Belt Inspection
1. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc. If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.   ...

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Circuit Diagram
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Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the sensor ...

Windshield defrosting and defogging
WARNING - Windshield heating Do not use the or position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and the windshield could ca ...

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