What tools and how do you change the alternator belt in a 1999 kia sephia?

It depends, if it has an 'auto-tensioner' (spring loaded pulley, hydraulic, etc), and usually a serpentine belt, you may just need a 3/8 or 1/2 ratchet/breaker bar. Just relieve the tension off the belt, slip off and slip new one on.



If it has V-belts then they are individually tensioned. Which you would have to adjust tension yourself. But be careful about not over tightening the belt, otherwise ruined bearings would result.



a craftsman tool kit will suffice.
What tools and how do you change the alternator belt in a 1999 kia sephia?
if u have to ask then maybe u shud just skip the questions and go to a mechanic, just a thought.
What tools and how do you change the alternator belt in a 1999 kia sephia?
Use a socket driver and a pipe over the handle. This way you have leverage to turn the auto tensioner. Then remove the belt and install a new serpantine belt around the same way the old one comes off. Just lift the belt off with one hand while holding the tensioner open. This is pretty much the same on any car from the 80's 90's and newer.
You should not need any really. There is a pulley that has a spring tension and to relieve the tension you can use a broom stick in a pinch.

Look on the front under the hood there will be a little picture of how the belt goes around the round pulleys.

Its really pretty simple.

Me, I would replace the belt and on the last pulley (the alt or a/c compressor) I would use a screw driver to help get it about half on .....then I would turn the motor over a bit and it will POP into place like Magic!
go to auto zone ask for a 1999 Kia. Thats what I had to do to fix My Sportage.