How to Replace a Serpentine Belt - Honda/Acura

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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 лет назад

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

@kimberlytanimoto1598 Год назад

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

@steveking4390 5 лет назад

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).

@kellypattersonsdiybydesign3469 6 лет назад

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

@marcushines305 4 года назад

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 лет назад

Brilliant video,the best yet for this job!

@parsecpres 7 лет назад

thanks for including the routing diagram

@Exset20 6 лет назад

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

@fryncyaryorvjink2140 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

LOL'd!

@psomlo 6 лет назад

Excellent video - to the point, great camera work.

@felipemarquez6781 Год назад

Thank you sir !

@ase06090 2 года назад

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

@THEBOOTHFM1 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@datkinee6674 8 лет назад

great video , very well explained. thanks

@ayekooto3177 7 лет назад

You saved me some bucks in midland Texas

@SlametRiyadi-jm3sm Год назад

Great vidio sir 👍👍👍owesome Job

@gm3430 7 лет назад

Great video man, much appreciated!

@davemadrid8187 Год назад

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

@cocojambo28 8 лет назад

Fantastic! Thanks!

@2lotsill 4 года назад

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

@jesushernandez6710 6 лет назад

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

@thecanadiancarguy.7260 8 лет назад

awesome video helped alot !!!

@shapiff 8 лет назад

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

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

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

@JDMFiyah 7 лет назад

great video!

@StraitClownin909 6 лет назад

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

@a_void 2 года назад

Correct

@eddieperez1046 7 лет назад

awesome video thanks again!

@dl7694 6 лет назад

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.

@chobe60 6 лет назад

Thank you, great job

@guleiro 7 лет назад

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

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

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

@guleiro 7 лет назад

worsethanchiggers Will do that for sure! Thank you

@erv9864 8 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@patgar1956 4 года назад

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 года назад

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?

@alexiscabrera4210 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@josemichicoj4789 8 лет назад

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

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

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

@phajej1993 7 лет назад

Is this the same process for rsx type s 2003

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

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

@joseoneway5065 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

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.

@smileyrod11 7 лет назад

THANK BRO

@j_white1305 7 лет назад

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

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

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

@bradstemp180 7 лет назад

Thank you sir

@dragom5342 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@gfyjgghhh8622 7 лет назад

that's so easy I did in 2 minutes

@RRS2dio 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@paulcail7322 6 лет назад

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

@WorseThanChiggers 6 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@paulcail7322 6 лет назад

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

@MyKheBeach 8 лет назад

Thanks,

@trawwlujann824 3 года назад

I need help asap

@anony955 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

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 лет назад

Sounds fair. Thank you for the reply.

@beno420 7 лет назад

Damn that salt corrosion

@1974kenm 7 лет назад

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 лет назад

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

@reaj2010 6 лет назад

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

@Zhu2100 6 месяцев назад

Cut it

@WorseThanChiggers 6 месяцев назад

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.