How to Replace a Serpentine Belt

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How to Replace a Serpentine Belt - Honda/Acura

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8 жыл бұрын

This is my detailed procedure for replacing the serpentine accessory drive belt on a 2003 Honda Accord. It is the same or similar procedure for any Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Crosstour, Element, Acura TSX, ILX, or RDX with the K-series 2.4L 4 cylinder engine. In this video, I show an illustration on how the belt is routed around each accessory pulley and demonstrate the removal and replacement process. I also describe what to look for when the belt needs to be replaced as a routine maintenance item.
When equipped with the right basic tools and some patience, it is not a difficult job.

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@vanessasaetern331 6 жыл бұрын

I like how this was done without loosen tons of bolts or lifting the car. There's hope in this DIY video. Thank you!

@steveking4390 5 жыл бұрын

Great video -- the tip about routing around the crankshaft pulley from underneath is a great one. In fact, I jacked the car, and pulled the R Front wheel, and you can get to it through the wheel well. (I had the belt caught on something under there and it ate up 3" of slack, which was unbelievably frustrating, until I discovered the problem).

@marcushines305 4 жыл бұрын

I dont usually comment but just had to say thanks for this video. Just saved me time and money doing this myself. Quality video, brother. Thanks again.

@alex.h765 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video,the best yet for this job!

@kellypattersonsdiybydesign3469 6 жыл бұрын

I been waiting for a friend to fix mine forever....it look like I will be doing this today

@Exset20 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Clear and easy to understand. Thank you.

@psomlo 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - to the point, great camera work.

@kimberlytanimoto1598 Жыл бұрын

much love ❤️ the diagram you provided, helped out a lot!

@gm3430 7 жыл бұрын

Great video man, much appreciated!

@parsecpres 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for including the routing diagram

@thecanadiancarguy.7260 8 жыл бұрын

awesome video helped alot !!!

@jesushernandez6710 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro im gonna do it in my 2007 honda accord ,

@JDMFiyah 7 жыл бұрын

great video!

@datkinee6674 8 жыл бұрын

great video , very well explained. thanks

@eddieperez1046 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video thanks again!

@SlametRiyadi-jm3sm Жыл бұрын

Great vidio sir 👍👍👍owesome Job

@THEBOOTHFM1 7 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot you help me fix my car if it wasn't for your video I would not know how to put the belt on thanks

@WorseThanChiggers 7 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

@fryncyaryorvjink2140 7 жыл бұрын

I stripped the bolt on my idler. Belt started to slacken up, while i was trying to get the belt off it tightened back up, now I can't loosen it. I guess I'll just set the whole thing on fire

@dl7694 6 жыл бұрын

Nabre Labre pee on it! Could be worse, the true reason they 180 turned the engine on the last gen integra is the nightmare that they had going with the alternator position. Or was it because itbs look better in front? Sneaky bastards.

@jasonsmith-ci3ph 5 жыл бұрын

LOL'd!

@chobe60 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great job

@cocojambo28 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks!

@2lotsill 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. On a ‘04 V6. The tension is released in counter clockwise direction.

@ayekooto3177 7 жыл бұрын

You saved me some bucks in midland Texas

@felipemarquez6781 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir !

@ase06090 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Sounds like Eugene from Walking Dead when he says. "Certainly will be fiddly but requires some patience".

@shapiff 8 жыл бұрын

good vid and very clare. one question? can a 2002 rsx be done the same way?

@WorseThanChiggers 8 жыл бұрын

Very likely. I think most Honda and Acura cars have the same type of belt tensioner.

@dl7694 6 жыл бұрын

It is the same amount of work to put a K20 in my dc2 as it is to adjust the tension of the alt belt.

@patgar1956 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks for the accurate explanation, also I would like to ask. How can make my power steering move softer in a Honda Integra 2003 Deluxe 2.0 Lt engine Coupe? Keep up the good work. Cheers from Australia. Patrick

@WorseThanChiggers 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Patrick. Greetings to you Down Under. I am afraid that I don't understand your question. Is your power steering malfunctioning or do you want to enhance its performance?

@dragom5342 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@erv9864 8 жыл бұрын

thank you..if i may ask is have you ever found out what that noise is that makes it sound like a diesel? My v6 accord makes the same exact noise as yours..it's not ridiculously loud an i can't hear it when driving but when i have the hood open or I'm standing by it i can hear it..Exactly like yours

@WorseThanChiggers 8 жыл бұрын

I haven't definitively diagnosed it yet and our '07 Acura RDX as a similar noise. It doesn't change when I do the water misting test. So, I've ruled out the belt itself. It is surely one of the belt driven rotating pulleys or components. The noise gets slightly louder when the A/C compressor kicks on and imposes more load on the belt and other components. It's not dangerous so if and when it gets worse, it will be easier to find.

@bradstemp180 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@guleiro 7 жыл бұрын

bless you sir. You've just saved me some money. Regards

@WorseThanChiggers 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Mark that down as yet another DIY victory for the good guys!

@guleiro 7 жыл бұрын

worsethanchiggers Will do that for sure! Thank you

@RRS2dio 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@smileyrod11 7 жыл бұрын

THANK BRO

@josemichicoj4789 8 жыл бұрын

I got a 2001 Honda Odyssey how do I losen the Bering bowl of the serpentine belt tensenor thank u

@WorseThanChiggers 8 жыл бұрын

I think your best bet is to search KZfaq for "2001 Honda Odyssey serpentine belt". There appear to be several relevant videos out there for your particular vehicle.

@alexiscabrera4210 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work for placing the belt back on the alternator as well? I'm struggling to put it on the power steering

@WorseThanChiggers 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's one belt that routes around all of the accessories.

@MyKheBeach 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks,

@phajej1993 7 жыл бұрын

Is this the same process for rsx type s 2003

@WorseThanChiggers 7 жыл бұрын

Very likely. I think most Honda and Acura cars have the same type of belt tensioner.

@StraitClownin909 6 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure this is the same for the TSX 2.4l

@a_void 2 жыл бұрын

Correct

@davemadrid8187 Жыл бұрын

YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO HAVE A BETTER ACCESS TO REMOVE AND REPLACE

@j_white1305 7 жыл бұрын

Well done, this is what makes KZfaq so great. How many miles/years were on that belt and tensioner? Thanks.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 жыл бұрын

The timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulley had been replaced 15,000 miles and 6 years prior.

@trawwlujann824 3 жыл бұрын

I need help asap

@joseoneway5065 7 жыл бұрын

Quick question anyone. I was replacing my radiator there in the lower bottom are 2 small hoses one on each side or the radiator. They have some oil on it but I lose some during removing . Any one knows what type of oil is that ?? Looks black like motor oil but please I need answers . Thanks.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 жыл бұрын

If your car has an automatic transmission, those are the transmission cooler lines. Transmission fluid flows through them and through the radiator to keep your transmission cool. If that fluid is black, you're way overdue for a transmission fluid change.

@paulcail7322 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a chance the pulley gets stuck up making it difficult to reduce tension to remove or replace the serpentine belt?

@WorseThanChiggers 6 жыл бұрын

I suppose it could be possible for the pulley to get jammed if you slip and allow the tensioner to violently spring open. But, I don't think that is very likely.

@paulcail7322 6 жыл бұрын

Followed your video and now I know how to change the serpentine belt.

@paulcail7322 6 жыл бұрын

I can do it handily now after watching over and over again your training video

@gfyjgghhh8622 7 жыл бұрын

that's so easy I did in 2 minutes

@beno420 7 жыл бұрын

Damn that salt corrosion

@1974kenm 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video...It took me like 15 minutes...I did grab the Harbor Freight Serpentine Belt (www.harborfreight.com/serpentine-belt-tool-kit-66344.html), put on a 14mm socket (not in the kit but worked perfect) and it made it super low effort.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 жыл бұрын

Good investment and I'm sure that made it much easier. Appreciate the kind comments!

@anony955 7 жыл бұрын

Once you've taken the belt off the top pulley, why not just cut the belt with some tin snips and thread it out that way without having to try to thread it off while still in a loop? You're tossing the belt anyway.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 жыл бұрын

Good idea. That is certainly faster and easier. There are times, however, when you don't want to destroy the old belt such as when performing some other service that requires removing and reinstalling a perfectly good belt. I also like to keep the old belt in the trunk for emergencies.

@anony955 7 жыл бұрын

Sounds fair. Thank you for the reply.

@reaj2010 6 жыл бұрын

F you Honda! not even enough space to bring out a 1 inch belt without turning it 😤

@Zhu2100 6 ай бұрын

Cut it

@WorseThanChiggers 6 ай бұрын

Well, that would surely get it off. But, I wouldn't be happy about the violent effects on the tensioner. Then you still need to spring it back open to put on the new belt.