Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt Removal





1. Remove the coolant reservoir tank.
2. Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner, and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.





3. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt.


Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt Installation
1. Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner, and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.
2. With the wrench in place on the tensioner bolt, loop the serpentine accessory drive belt loosely over the pulleys.
3. Slip the belt over the tensioner.





4. Remove the wrench from the tensioner bolt and the belt will tighten itself.





5. Install the coolant reservoir tank.
Tighten: Tighten the coolant reservoir tank securing bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).