Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
- Remove right side front fender lower lining.
- Loosen belt tension by turning tensioner (1) in clockwise direction using wrench (2). After loosening, remove accessory drive belt (3).CAUTION: Do not apply torque of 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft) or higher to the tensioner pulley.