2002 Kia Sedona Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fix

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FSCHARLIE
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[b:dcc51fb3df]I have a 2002 Kia sedona EX 3.5 w/air, how do you relieve the tension on the alternator serpentine belt, I'm a good mechanic but this one has me stumpt. There's no way to get a good look at the pulleys. HELP ME PLEASE !!!!![/b:dcc51fb3df]
May 24, 2006 at 8:48 AM
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First you have to raise the vehicle and remove the wheel from the right front side,next remove the plastic splash shield and from there you will see the tensioner pulley and adjuster bolt (14mm nut). YToun loosen the nut first and then you turn the adjuster bolt counter clockwise untill the desired distance is reached to remove the belt. I believe you can handle it from there?
Goodluck!
Jul 10, 2006 at 11:23 AM
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Raise the vehicle, remove the right front wheel and plastic splash shield, then locate the tensioner pulley and 14mm adjuster nut. Loosen the nut first and turn the adjuster bolt counterclockwise until the serpentine belt is loose enough to remove.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5 with air could not see how to relieve tension on the alternator serpentine belt. The expert said to raise the vehicle, remove the right front wheel and splash shield, loosen the 14mm nut, and turn the adjuster bolt counterclockwise until the belt can be removed.

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