Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.





2. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.
3. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.
4. Using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
^ To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.