Element (Non-VVT-i engines)

A Release the clips (arrowed)... 10.2b... lift off the cover and the air filter

VVT-i engines

Non-VVT-i engines

Renewal

6 To renew a belt, follow the above procedures for drivebelt adjustment but slip the belt off the relevant pulleys and remove it. Depending on which belt you are renewing, it will probably be necessary to remove an outer belt first because of the way they are arranged on the pulleys. Because of this, and because belts tend to wear out more or less together, it is a good idea to renew all the belts at the same time. Mark each belt and its appropriate pulley groove so the new belts can be installed in their proper positions.

7 Take the old belts to the parts store in order to make a direct comparison for length, width and design.

8 After renewing the drivebelt, make sure that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves in the pulleys (see illustration). It is essential that the belt be properly centred.

9 Adjust the belt(s) in accordance with the procedure outlined above.

10 Using a spanner on the hexagonal section, rotate the tensioner clockwise to relieve the tension on the belt (see illustration).

11 Lift the belt from the pulleys.

12 Fit the new belt to the pulleys then, holding the tensioner clockwise, fit the belt around the tensioner pulley, and gently release the tensioner (see illustration). If better access is required, undo the screws and remove the right-hand side engine undershield.

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