| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery "-" terminal from the trunk room. |
| 2. |
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover") |
| 3. |
Remove the engine room cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover") |
| 4. |
Turn the tensioner (B) clockwise and loosen it, then remove the drive belt (A).
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| 5. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
| Inspection |
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable.
If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be
replaced. |

| 1. |
Check the idler for excessive oil leakage, abnormal rotation or vibration. Replace the idler if necessary. |
| 2. |
Check the belt tensioner for excessive dust, crack, and damage and inspect it Replace if necessary. |
| 3. |
Check the belt replacement cycle, and inspect the belt for the abnormal wear of v-ripped part and uneven wear if necessary. |
| 4. |
Check the crankshaft pulley, auxiliary pulley for vibration
when rotating, and V-ribbed part for foreign materials or uneven
contact. Replace the components if necessary. |
Components 1. Drive belt2. Drive belt tensioner3. Crankshaft pulley4. Water pump pulley5. Idler6. Cylinder head cover7. Exhaust camshaft OCV cap 1.
Components 1. Idler
Inspection 1. Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If they are clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If they are bent, gently bend them using a screwdriver or pliers. 2. Check the condenser connections for leakage, and repair or replace it, if required.
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the console temperature control actuator connector. 3. Verify that the console temperature control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.