Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

Removal and Installation

1. Depower the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to High Voltage Traction Battery High-Voltage Traction Battery Systems Depowering.

2. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





3. NOTE: RH front wheel and tire are removed for clarity.

Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.





4. Remove the A/C hose retainer bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





5. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the tensioner pulley.

6. Disconnect the 2 vehicle high voltage electrical system electrical connectors.

7. Detach the vehicle high voltage electrical system electrical connector retainer from the accessory drive belt tensioner.

8. NOTE: The accessory drive belt tensioner must be replaced as a complete unit.

Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.