Anyone has info on how to replace the generator belt, the water pump belt, and the power steering pump belt? What kind of tools would be required? Some pics with instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Also would someone kindly provide the part # for these belts?

Thanks!

 

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There has to be people that have done this. Please share how.

 

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one last bump...I guess no one changes their belts???

 

bump = want to know if anyone has a good how to or any links? thx

 

just me but i would guess that you have to take the passenger side wheel off and there should be an access hole for the tensioner.... then just thread your belt around........

 

You'll need a 1/2 inch drive ratchet to loosen the tensioner.

 

I just finished changing mine. The two previous posts are pretty good. Just to add some details. Yes, you take off the front passenger wheel. There is a plastic guard behind that with a few pop-it fasteners holding it in place. Take that off and look towards the center of the wheel well. There will be a rather large pulley directly in front of you, look to the left of that. If you still have your splash guard under the car you will probably have to take off the passenger side piece that is removable by itself (same spot as the oil filter.) There is a solid cast piece with a smaller smooth pulley on it. Use a 1/2" driver in the square hole on that to turn it counter-clockwise as far as you can, there are some notches that only let it go so far. There is a hole on the notches of the piece that turns and another one in the back of the groove. Stick an alan key or screw driver in through both holes once you have it turned to hold it in the loosened position. When you are snaking your new belt on the smaller grooved lower pulley towards the front of the car seems like a decent one to be last since you have good leverage on it from underneath. Then just use the 1/2" drive to take out whatever you have holding the auto-tensioner and put everything back on.

 

This doesn't seem like it is that difficult to do. The dealership charges $90 to do this + $66 for the belt. I had them do it for me the first time but I'd like to try it now that it's time to change it again. Does anyone have any feedback? Pay the $90 or do it yourself? I am leaning towards DIY.

 

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