Drive Belt

Repair Procedures

Inspection

1. 1

   Inspect the belt for wear and abnormal wear of the ribbed portion. Replace if necessary.

2. 2

   Visually inspect the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.

   If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.

   

Removal and Installation

[NU 2.0 MPI]

1. 1

   Remove the engine room cover.

   (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

2. 2

   Using a wrench, turn the automatic tensioner pulley (A) counterclockwise, then remove the drive belt (B).

   

3. 3

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

[THETA III 2.5 GDI]

1. 1

   Remove the engine room cover.

   (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

2. 2

   To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) clockwise. Then remove the drive belt (B).

   

3. 3

   Remove the water pump belt.

   1. Insert SST (09252-C1000) between the water pump pulley and the water pump belt.

   2. Remove the water pump belt (A) by turning the damper pulley clockwise.

      

Installation

[THETA III 2.5 GDI]

1. 1

   Install the water pump belt.

   1. Insert SST (09252-C1000) between the water pump pulley and the water pump belt.

   2. Install the water pump belt (A) by turning the damper pulley clockwise.

      

2. 2

   To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner (A) clockwise. Then install the drive belt (B).

   

3. 3

   Install in the reverse order of removal.