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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools Required
Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available

1. Remove the right side engine compartment cover.






2. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool (B) to relieve tension from the drive belt (C), then remove the drive belt.






3. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.