Removal and Installation

DRIVE BELTS


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to Adjustment.
2. Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to Coupe (Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).





3. While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) using suitable tool.

WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
4. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
- Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
5. Loosen auxiliary drive belt from water pump pulley and then remove it from the other pulleys.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys.

CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
2. Release tensioner, and apply tension to belt.

WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm tension of belt at indicator is within the allowable use range. Refer to Procedures.
5. Install the fender protector side cover. Refer to Coupe (Coupe models) or
Sedan (Sedan models).
6. Install the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to Adjustment.