2003 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual - Page 151

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G140D01A-AAT B145A01A-GAT 6- 15 Checking the Compressor Drive Belt A/C 0.315 in. (8mm) CHANGING THE AIR FILTER (For Evaporator and Blower Unit) (If Installed) The air filter is located in front of the evaporator unit behind the glove box. It helps to decrease pollutants from entering the car and to filter the air. TENSION PULLEY CRANK PULLEY G140D01A HLC2097 2. Remove the cable and the wiring from the filter cover. When the air conditioning is being used regularly, the compressor drive belt tension should be checked at least once a month with the engine turned off. To check the drive belt tension, press down on the belt halfway between the engine crankshaft and compressor pulleys. Pressing with your finger, you should not be able to deflect this belt anymore than 1/3 of an inch. If you have the instruments to check it, with a force of 22 lb. (98N), the deflection should be 0.315 inches (approx. 8.0 mm). If the belt is too loose, have it adjusted by your Hyundai dealer. HLC2096 1. Open the glove box and remove the adjusting pins on both sides of the glove box. HLC2098 3. Remove the filter cover by pushing the upper end of the filter cover.