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Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement

Special Tools

EN-48952 Tensioner Spring Holding Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
3. Remove the front part of the right front wheelhousing lining. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
4. Remove the drive belt and pulley cover. Refer to Drive Belt and Pulley Cover Removal .



5. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner (1) with a suitable spanner on the holder (2) by rotating anti-clockwise.
6. Install the EN-48952 holding pin (3).
7. Remove the drive belt from the alternator pulley, the upper belt idler pulley and the drive belt tensioner.



8. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolt (2).
9. Remove the drive belt tensioner (1).

1. Install the drive belt tensioner (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the drive belt tensioner bolt (2) and tighten to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
3. Install the drive belt to the alternator pulley, the upper belt idler pulley and the drive belt tensioner.



4. Apply tension the drive belt tensioner (1) with a suitable spanner on the holder (2) by rotating anti-clockwise.
5. Remove the EN-48952 holding pin (3).
6. Relieve tension from the drive belt tensioner (1) and allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.
7. Inspect the drive belt for correct seat.
8. Install the drive belt and pulley cover. Refer to Drive Belt and Pulley Cover Installation .
9. Install the front part of the right front wheelhousing lining. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
10. Install the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
11. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .