Drive Belt: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Hook SST on the hexagonal portion of the drive belt tensioner bracket, compress the drive belt tension the by turning the drive belt tensioner bracket clockwise, and remove the drive belt.
SST 09249-63010
- REINSTALL DRIVE BELT
Hook SST on the hexagonal portion of the drive belt tensioner bracket, compress the drive belt tension the by turning the drive belt tensioner bracket clockwise, and install the drive belt.
SST 09249-63010
NOTE: Compress the drive belt tensioner by taking 3 seconds or more and installed the drive belt. - CHECK DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION CONDITION
- Check that the belt tensioner movers downward when the drive belt is pressed down at the points indicated in Fig 2.
- Check the alignment of the belt tensioner pulley to make sure the drive belt will not slip off the pulley.
If necessary, replace the belt tensioner.