How to Replace the Belt in a Honda
- 1). Loosen the lock bolt with a ratchet and loosen the belt tensioner until the belt is loose enough to remove. Hondas use multiple drive belts rather than a serpentine belt; therefore each belt must be removed separately with its own lock bolt and tensioner.
- 2). Pull up the engine accessory (alternator, water pump or A/C pump) and push down repeatedly until the belt comes out without significant force.
- 3). Install the new drive belt onto the engine accessory and crank pulley.
- 4). Tighten the tensioner until the belt has approximately a half-inch of deflection. To check, you can use a ruler and place it vertically against the belt. Push down on the belt and measure how far down you are able to push it. If you are able to push it more than a half-inch, it is too loose. If you aren't able to push down to a half-inch, the belt is too tight and could cause accessory damage.
- 5). Tighten the lock bolt to keep the tensioner in place.
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