Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto Tensioner

DRIVE BELTS


Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner












REMOVAL

CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to Adjustment.
2. Remove the fender protector side cover. Refer to Coupe (Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).
3. Remove the drive belt Removal and Installation.
- Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into the retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
4. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner, with power tool.

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.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner units.
- Do not swap the pulley between the new and old auto-tensioner units.