Drive Belt Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

Belt Tension Release Tool Snap-on TK9317*, commercially available

*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment program, 888-424-6857.

1. Move the drive belt auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool in the direction of the arrow to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.
   Fig 1: Moving Auto-Tensioner Using Belt Tension Release Tool

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2. Install the new drive belt in the reverse order of removal.