For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the drive belt tensioner by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner off of the drive belt, using a 3/8-inch breaker bar (1).
- Remove the drive belt.
Installation Procedure
- Install the drive belt.
- Inspect the drive belt and the drive belt system. Refer to Drive Belt Diagnosis .
- Install the drive belt under the drive belt tensioner pulley by lifting or rotating the drive belt tensioner, using a 3/8-inch breaker bar (1).
- Ensure that the drive belt is properly routed.
- Inspect the drive belt length scale on the drive belt tensioner for the proper installed length. If the drive belt length scale does not indicate the proper installed length, refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis.
- Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Important: Ensure that the drive belt is aligned into the proper grooves of the accessory drive belt pulleys.
