Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner: Removal and Installation





Removal

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1) Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to [Battery: Removal and Installation] Removal and Replacement.
2) Partially drain engine coolant. Refer to [Changing Engine Coolant] Service and Repair.
3) Remove air cleaner and air duct. Refer to [Air Cleaner and Air Duct: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation.
4) Remove drive belt. Refer to [Drive Belts: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation.
5) Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
6) Disconnect coolant reservoir hose from radiator.
7) Remove lower and upper shrouds. Refer to [Radiator: Exploded View] Exploded View.
8) Remove the power steering oil pump and position aside. Refer to [Power Steering Oil Pump: Removal and Installation] Removal and Installation.
9) Remove generator. Refer to [Generator: Removal and Installation - QR25DE Models] Service and Repair.
10) Remove drive belt auto-tensioner.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner.