27-02-2013, 09:55 PM
Do you know if the tensioner is the "lolly pop" shaped 1? If so, just remove the front drivers side wheel, the trim from in the arch (just the part that covers the crankshaft pulley) and using a 6mm (i think) allen key undo the 2 bolts holding the tensioner on and release pressure off the belt. The old belt should now come off, fit the new belt and re-tension, it should move about 1cm up/down or twist 90 degrees depending who you talk to when tensioned right. tighten the 2 retaining bolts on the tensioner.
You will need :
a jack
axle stand
screw driver (for any clips holding the crank pulley cover on)
19mm socket for wheel bolts
6mm allen key (a socket allen key was easier for me with extension to get to the top bolt on the tensioner)
new belt
tensioner if you want to change it or if its knackered.
Be aware, the adjustment bolt at the bottom of the tensioner screws in to relieve the pressure and out to increase tension. Its also made of cheese and more than likely the hole will be round, you may want some mole grips and a spare adjustment bolt in case... Unless you buy from a dealer you wont get the adjuster with the tensioner.
You will need :
a jack
axle stand
screw driver (for any clips holding the crank pulley cover on)
19mm socket for wheel bolts
6mm allen key (a socket allen key was easier for me with extension to get to the top bolt on the tensioner)
new belt
tensioner if you want to change it or if its knackered.
Be aware, the adjustment bolt at the bottom of the tensioner screws in to relieve the pressure and out to increase tension. Its also made of cheese and more than likely the hole will be round, you may want some mole grips and a spare adjustment bolt in case... Unless you buy from a dealer you wont get the adjuster with the tensioner.
