3.
After turning the pulley of the auto tensioner counterclockwise, remove the drive belt (A).
Remove the RH side front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
Remove the RH side engine room side cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
After turning the pulley of the auto tensioner counterclockwise, remove the drive belt (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the belt maintenance schedule and visually check the belt for excessive wear (abnormal wear or one-sided wear of V-rib) and frayed cords etc. If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be replaced.
