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Replacement of Auxiliary Belts

Model: Kia Rio DE, MK 2 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Air conditioning

The car model in question is equipped with two auxiliary belts, one dedicated to the power steering pump and one that drives the alternator and air conditioning compressor. To replace them, remove the plastic cover from the engine and take off the front right wheel to access the tensioner for the air conditioning compressor belt. Once the tensioner is loosened, remove the first belt, then loosen the tensioner for the power steering belt and take it off. Proceed in reverse order, first inserting the power steering belt and then the air conditioning compressor belt, ensuring they are correctly tensioned.

Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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