Honda Accord: Drive Belt Auto-tensioner
Removal/Installation
1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-30).
2. Remove the power steering (P/S) fluid reservoir from the holder.
3. Remove the P/S pump (A) without disconnecting the P/S hoses, then remove the P/S hose bracket (B).
4. Remove the auto-tensioner.
5. Install the auto-tensioner in the reverse order of removal.
Drive Belt Auto-tensioner
Inspection
Special Tools Required
Belt Tension Release Tool Snap-on YA9317 or
equivalent, commercially available
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and make sure to
turn the A/C switch OFF. Turn the ign ...
Tensioner Pulley
Replacement
1. Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 4-31).
2. Clamp the auto-tensioner (A) by using two 8 mm bolts
(B) and a vise (C) as shown. Do not clamp the
auto-tensioner itself, then remove the tensione ...
See also:
Reverse Idler Gear Removal and
Installation
Removal
1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the reverse idler gear
shaft holder (B).
2. Install a 5 x 0.8 mm bolt (C) in the reverse idler gear
shaft (D), and pull it to remove the reverse idler gea ...
Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items
All maintenance items displayed on
the information display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes. ...
A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement
Recommended PAG oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8
P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH: 120 m l (4 fl-oz)
It is important to have the correct amount of refrigerant
oil in the A/C system to ensure proper lubrication of the
A/C c ...