Engine - Drive Belt Squealing Noise

Model; Soul[AM]

Group: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning(71)

Number: KT2009030601

Date: Friday, March 06, 2009

Area: N. America

Subject
SOUL (AM) A/C Idler Pulley Nut Torque (SA007) - (Engine - 045)

- Description

Soul vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine built between Job 1 and 3/3/2009 may have an under-torqued A/C idler pulley nut that may be related to belt squeal. To repair the condition please follow these instructions to prevent customer concern. All vehicles should be checked and adjusted before the customer takes delivery of vehicle.





NOTICE

- Effective Vehicle Information
2010 Soul AM

- Service Procedure

1. Open hood and check for yellow or orange paint dot on the right front strut tower as shown. If the yellow or orange dot is present no further action is required.





If the paint dot is not present proceed to the repair instructions below.





2. Raise and properly support the vehicle.





3. Remove the right front engine splash shield.

4. Tighten the idler pulley retaining nut to 32~36 Ft. lbs. (43~48 Nm).





5. Reinstall splash shield.





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