Tension Adjustment
- Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
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- Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-388105-S01015550662011030100000) ".
- Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-388103-S35268487452011030100000) " (Coupe models) or " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-388104-S23625828712011030100000) " (Sedan models).
- While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) using suitable tool. WARNING: Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off. CAUTION: Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
- Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley. Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
- Loosen auxiliary drive belt from water pump pulley and then remove it from the other pulleys.