Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Replacement (LAT) (2.4L Hybrid)

Special Tools

EN-48932 - Hydraulic Belt Tensioner Compressor

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Install the EN-48932 - compressor (1) to the drive belt tensioner spring.
4. Compress the drive belt tensioner spring fully using the EN-48932 - compressor (1).




5. Remove the tensioner spring bolts (1) from the tensioner.
6. Remove the tensioner spring from the tensioner.
7. Remove the drive belt from under the middle idler pulley.
8. Remove the drive belt from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the middle idler pulley.
2. Install the tensioner spring on the tensioner.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the tensioner spring bolts (1) to the tensioner and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




4. Install the drive belt under the middle idler pulley.
5. Loosen the forcing bolt on the EN-48932 - compressor (1) and remove from the drive belt tensioner spring.
6. Install and position the drive belt around all of the pulleys except for the middle idler pulley.
7. Ensure that the drive belt tensioner idler is fully seated against the drive belt.
8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).