Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning

Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the accessory drive belt.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the engine shield bolts.
4. Remove the engine shield.





5. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
6. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
7. Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
8. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
9. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
10. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install a ratchet into the A/C drive belt tensioner adapter opening.
3. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the tensioner.
4. Install the A/C belt over the idler pulley.
5. Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
7. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
8. Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.





9. Install the engine shield.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

10. Install the engine shield bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the accessory drive belt.