Drive Belt Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the splash shield (RH).
- Turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.
- Remove the drive belt.
- Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
- Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed the limit. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION .)
- If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.
- Install the splash shield (RH).