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How to Replace the Timing Belt on Kia Rio

Model: Kia Rio MK 2, DE - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Timing belt

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To replace the timing belt on the Kia Rio, open the bonnet to access the left side of the engine block. Here, you will locate the belt around the respective pulleys, which can be removed after loosening the central nuts of the pulleys.

Once the tension on the belt has been reduced, slide it off and insert the new one around the pulleys. After installation, secure the central nuts and check that everything functions correctly.


Updated on 8 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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