Drive Belt Replacement

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Special Tools Required

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

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool (YA9317) in the direction of the rotation arrow to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.

Fig 1: Moving Auto-Tensioner To Relieve Tension From Drive Belt
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Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.