2019 Toyota Tacoma v6 belt replacement 

Very helpful video, I learned through other write ups that there is a keyhole for a "pin" or allen key you can use to keep the tension off the tensioner allowing you to remove the wrench in the process too. The value of a Harbor Freight fan belt tool is clear. That long-armed meat fork looking thing that helps guide the belt into areas so you're not breaking your back or going under the truck four times. Keep the old belt in your truck box just in case, and spray some belt dressing on the new one.

Below the tensioner is a hole you can slip a 5mm allen key into that will hold the tensioner in place once tension is removed. Much easier to change without the tool in the way.

Great video, I did it few hours ago. Thank you.

Thanks, I’m pretty sure I have a squeaky belt as well on my 2017. I hear it more upon acceleration near my alternator. My belt looks fine probably just gonna lube it up a bit and see if I hear it still. Just hoping it’s not the pulley itself.

Nice work. Simple. You sure it isn't easier to pull the skidplates and do it without having to contort around that fan?

Would've help if the owner had cleaned off some of mud before bringing to you, don't you think?😊

I have 38k on my 2018 and i know i got a whining noise from my idler pulley. And there is a TSB for drive belt chirp. Going on a road trip so im going to replace tbe belt and pulley and keep the old belt as an emergency spare. Better to change before it gives me problems in the middle of no where

How much does a job like this cost. I don't want to f it up. I have 45,000 on mine and it's driving me crazy

thank you, do you have an link to the parts (fan belt) which we can help you buy purchasing from your channel

Toyota has a recall on the belt for 3rd gen tacos... go to toyota and they swap it free of charge.

Did anyone else notice he was a rib off on the alt when he stared the engine?

has this started squealing again?

Weird you had to replace the belt on such a newer truck. Was it just cause it was squeaking?

Cut the belt to remove it. And you dont lubricate a drive belt.

These belts shouldn't have to be replaced till 100,000 miles. Carefully take a bristle brush (toothbrush style) lightly to both sides of belt while idling. This will scratch off the built up grime & save you the time & money of doing all this