Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-955-2 - Locking Pin
* EN-48488 - Holding Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the right front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).




4. Install EN-48488 - holding wrench (2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).




5. Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until the drive belt tensioner can be fixed with EN-955-2 - locking pin (1).
6. Remove the EN-48488 - holding wrench.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side).
9. Remove the drive belt.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive belt.
2. Install the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side).
3. Raise the vehicle.




4. Install the EN-48488 - holding wrench (2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).




5. Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until EN-955-2 - locking pin (1) can be removed.
6. Allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.
7. Remove the EN-48488 - holding wrench.
8. Install the front compartment splash shield right side. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Close the hood.