DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5]

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Warning

•  A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

Caution

•  To prevent damage to the drive belt auto tensioner, do not apply excessive torque after the tensioner moves full-stroke.

Note

•  Remove/install the drive belt from the underside of the vehicle.

1.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the front splash shield. (RH) (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Insert a wrench onto the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto tensioner and release the tension by slowly turning in the direction shown in the figure.

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4.  Remove the drive belt.

5.  Install the drive belt.

6.  Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise approx. halfway and verify that the drive belt is installed correctly.

•  If the rib of the drive belt and the groove of each pulley are not aligned, remove the drive belt and re-install it.

7.  Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds the limit. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

8.  Install the front splash shield. (RH) (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Install the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)