Continental K49273B Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit - Accessory Drive

Continental Serpentine Belt Drive Kit

Restore the accessory drive system with the Continental K49273B serpentine belt drive component kit. Built to OE form, fit, and function, this kit is made for direct replacement on select Hyundai applications and helps return belt drive operation to factory-style performance.

Compatible with 2001-2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2002-2004 Hyundai Sonata, and 2003-2004 Hyundai Tiburon, this Continental K49273B kit is a practical solution for accessory drive service on vehicles with the specified engine and AC configurations.

Key Features

• Serpentine belt drive component kit with belt, idler pulley, and tensioner
• OE-style form, fit, and function for direct replacement service
• Drive belt features 6 grooves and a 66.80-inch length
• Idler pulley measures 3.23 inches outside diameter with a 1.02-inch width
• Idler pulley uses a thermoplastic construction with a smooth surface
• Fits select Hyundai Santa Fe, Sonata, and Tiburon accessory drive applications
• Continental part number K49273B

Detailed Description

The Continental K49273B serpentine belt drive component kit is engineered to restore the accessory drive system to OEM performance on select Hyundai models. It includes the core components needed for belt drive service, helping maintain proper belt routing, tension control, and pulley operation in one OE-style replacement package. This kit is a strong match for drivers searching for a Hyundai Santa Fe serpentine belt kit, Hyundai Sonata accessory drive kit, or Hyundai Tiburon belt drive component replacement.

Part number K49273B is listed for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2004 Hyundai Sonata, and 2004 Hyundai Tiburon with accessory drive applications excluding AC and with notes indicating use through 9/31/03. It also fits 2001-2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata, and 2003 Hyundai Tiburon in accessory drive applications excluding AC with OE-length belt requirements. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Kit Can Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn serpentine belt
• Loss of proper belt tension from a failing tensioner
• Belt tracking issues caused by a worn idler pulley
• Accessory drive noise from degraded pulley surfaces
• Service delays when replacing belt drive components separately

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine configuration, AC equipment, and production date before ordering. Confirm the accessory drive layout matches the listed Hyundai Santa Fe, Sonata, or Tiburon fitment for K49273B. Inspect belt routing, pulley alignment, and tensioner operation during installation, and replace worn related components as needed to complete the repair correctly.

Quality Assurance

Continental supplies OE-style replacement components built around factory fitment requirements. The K49273B kit is specified to match original equipment form, fit, and function for the listed Hyundai applications.