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Accessory Drive Belt Replacement






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt shield bolt.
3. Remove the drive belt shield.
4. Remove the drive belt tensioner by lifting or rotating the tensioner off of the belt using a 3/8 in breaker bar.
5. Remove the drive belt.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Ensure that the drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves of the accessory drive pulleys.

1. Install the belt under the tensioner pulley by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner, using a 3/8 in breaker bar.
2. Inspect the belt length scale on the drive belt tensioner for the proper installed length.
3. Install the drive belt shield.
4. Install the drive belt shield bolt. Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Connect the negative battery cable.