Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
2. Loosen belt tensioner by turning tensioner (1) clockwise.

CAUTION: Do not turn tensioner pulley with a torque higher than 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft).

3. While keeping tensioner in the loose position remove accessory drive belt (2).







Installation
1. Loosen belt tension by turning tensioner (1) clockwise.

CAUTION: Do not turn tensioner pulley with a torque higher than 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft).

2. While keeping tensioner in the loose position install accessory drive belt (2).







3. Connect negative (-) cable to battery.