Drive Belt Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools Required

Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available

Remove the right side engine compartment cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Side Engine Compartment Cover
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Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool (B) to relieve tension from the drive belt (C), then remove the drive belt.

Fig 2: Moving Auto-Tensioner
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Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: For belt routing, see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .