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Special Tools Required

Belt tension release tool

Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available

  1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool (B) in the direction shown to relieve tension from the drive belt (C), then remove the drive belt.
    Fig 1: Moving Auto-Tensioner Using Belt Tension Release Tool
    G05448455Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: For belt routing, see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
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