- New AC belt (check your owner’s manual for the correct size)
- Socket set
- Ratchets
Instructions
1. To loosen the tensioner pulley, insert a 17mm and a 19mm wrench and turn counterclockwise.
2. Pull the old belt off and dispose of it.
3. Slide the new belt onto the tensioner pulley and then onto the other pulleys, following the routing diagram on the old belt.
4. Repeat the first step to retighten the belt.
5. Verify the belt tension.
6. Start your vehicle and let it run for a few minutes to ensure the belt is working properly.
Here are some additional tips:
- If the belt is too loose, it may slip off the pulleys.
- If the belt is too tight, it may damage the tensioner pulley.
- If you are not comfortable working on your vehicle, you can have the belt replaced by a qualified mechanic.
