You mean the Serpentine Belt? usually cars have small diagrams on the engine bay in a sticker of how to properly put the belt. i hope this link helps you.
https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/kia/rio/2003
SOURCE: I am attempting to change the alternator, Battery
Alternator is aluminum, bolt is steel...oxidation from electrolysis happens there easily. Lots of wd40, some light hammering on bolt head and sometimes heat helps (unless you aren't careful and start a fire or melt something you need). Once the bolt moves a little, keep working it in both directions and moving it out further a small amount each time.
Once you have it out, clean it up well and use anti-seize compound on it when putting it back together.
SOURCE: does a kia rio diesel 56 plate need the timing belt changing or has it got a chain
The engine which is made by Mercedes is not belt driven, it has a timing chain, timing chains never need to be replaced unless they fail or the engine is being rebuilt.
SOURCE: Kia Rio from'03 timing belt repair
I have an 03 Kia Rio, the belt broke at 137,000 mi. It cost me $1,700.00 to repair. They told me it's best to change at 80 - 85,000 mi. I've learned my lesson the hard way.
SOURCE: How to chang timing belt 2005 Kia Rio
2005 ?? and only 70k ,i dont think it needs changing yet till about 120k depending on your local ambient climate ,if in a hot dry area then 7 yrs old yes change but if in a more temperate climate then it will be good for at least till its 10 yrs old ,modern belts are far superior to older ones from the 90s ,Then entrust it to a mechanic because one slip up can ruin the engine ,i would not recomend this job to a weekend mechanic who needs to ask on here how to do it ,yes i can tell you and its not difficult but the consequences of making a mistake ??
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