For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | EN-48253 Accessory Belt Remover/Installer

• | EN-48300 Tensioner Remover/Installer

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
2. Remove the tensioner using by EN-48300 remover/installer .

### Installation Procedure

Note: Use care not to drop or over-rotate the tensioner with tools.

Note: When the tensioner is properly installed by hand, the tensioner dowel pin (1) is not aligned with the tensioner dowel pin hole (2).

1. Install the tensioner bolt by hand.
2. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
3. Install the EN-48253 remover/installer to the tension lever guide and rotate the tensioner counterclockwise.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: The tensioner dowel pin (1) is inserted into the tensioner dowel pin hole (2).

4. Install the tensioner using EN-48300 remover/installer and tighten the retaining bolt to 48 N·m (35.4 lb ft).
5. Remove EN-48952 using EN-48253 remover/installer .