Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
- Loosen belt tensioner by turning tensioner (1) clockwise.CAUTION: Do not turn tensioner pulley with a torque higher than 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft).
- While keeping tensioner in the loose position remove accessory drive belt (2).