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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003ACCENT BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT1.6L 4-CYLINDER ENGINEGENERALMAINTENANCEADJUSTING THE ALTERNATOR BELT
2003 Hyundai Accent Base
Adjusting The Alternator Belt
2003 Hyundai Accent BaseSECTION Adjusting The Alternator Belt
CAUTION:
If the belt is too loose, it will cause noise or sudden wear.
If the belt is too tight, the engine coolant pump bearing or the alternator can get damaged.
- Loosen the alternator nut "A" and the tension adjuster lock bolt "B".
- Using the tension adjuster bolt, adjust the belt tension to the specification.
- Tighten the adjuster lock bolt "B".
- Tighten the alternator nut "A".
- Check the tension or the deflection of belt, readjust if necessary.
- Tightening torque
- Alternator support bolt and nut:
- 20 ~ 25 Nm (200 ~ 250 kg.cm, 14 ~ 18 lb.ft)
- Alternator lock bolt B:
- 12 ~ 15 Nm (120 ~ 150 kg.cm, 9 ~ 11 lb.ft)
- Alternator brace mounting bolt:
- 20 ~ 27 Nm (200 ~ 270 kg.cm, 15 ~ 20 lb.ft)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.