Drive Belt Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TSX, 2007 Acura TSX, 2006 Acura TSX, 2005 Acura TSX, and 2004 Acura TSX. 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

Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool to relieve tension from the drive belt (B), and remove the drive belt.

Fig 1: Moving Auto-Tensioner
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: For belt routing, see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .