- Replacement fan belt
- Combination wrench or ratchet and socket set
- Flat-head screwdriver or pry bar
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
Step 2: Prepare your car.
- Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine.
- Allow the engine to cool down completely.
- Engage the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Pop the hood and locate the fan belt.
Step 3: Remove the fan belt.
- Using a combination wrench or ratchet and socket set, loosen the tensioner pulley bolt.
- Pry the tensioner pulley away from the fan belt using a flat-head screwdriver or pry bar.
- Remove the fan belt from the pulleys.
Step 4: Install the new fan belt.
- Place the new fan belt around the pulleys in the correct routing (consult the owner's manual for your vehicle's specific routing).
- Pry the tensioner pulley away from the fan belt and insert the bolt.
- Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt until the fan belt is snug.
Step 5: Test the fan belt.
- Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
- Listen for any unusual noises or vibrations.
- Check the fan belt to ensure that it is properly aligned and tensioned.
Step 6: Replace the hood.
- Close the hood and secure the latch.
