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Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools Required 

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

  1. Remove the right upper fender trim.
    Fig 1: Identifying Right Upper Fender Trim
    G05493839Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the engine cover (see step 4 under REMOVAL ).
  3. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool in the direction shown to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.
    Fig 2: Moving Auto-Tensioner Using Belt Tension Release Tool
    G05493840Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: For belt routing, see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .