For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.
- Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
- Remove the drive belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
- Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the breaker bar and socket and from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
Installation Procedure
- Route the drive belt (1) around all the pulleys except the idler pulley.
- Install the breaker bar with hex-head socket to the belt tensioner bolt.
- Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the tensioner.
- Install the drive belt under the idler pulley.
- Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner.
- Remove the breaker bar and socket from the belt tensioner bolt.
- Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.
- Start the vehicle and inspect the drive belt for proper operation.
- Close the hood.
