Generator and A/C drive belt

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NOTE:

When removing the generator and A/C drive belt, perform the procedure with two people, one releasing the belt tension and the other removing the belt.

Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
Set the front mudguard (RH) out of the way.
Remove the splash shield (RH).
Disconnect the cooler hose. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set a breaker bar on the center of the tensioner pulley as shown.

Fig 1: View Of Breaker Bar On Center Of Tensioner Pulley

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Using the breaker bar, turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release the tension on the generator and A/C drive belt.
Remove the generator and A/C drive belt.
Install the generator and A/C drive belt.
NOTE:
- When the generator and A/C drive belt is replaced with a new one, the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is aligned with the nominal belt length mark.
Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is within the maximum and minimum belt length. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] .)

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Indicator Mark
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is not within the limit, replace the generator and A/C drive belt.
Install the cooler hose.
Install the splash shield (RH).
Install the front mudguard (RH).
Install the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)