Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement

Removal Procedure

Oil Filler Cap » Remove

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 1

Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Remove
Install the oil filler cap after removal of the intake manifold cover to prevent debris from falling into the engine.

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 2

Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Remove
Charge Air Cooler Surge Tank (2) » Position aside

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 3

Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Unclip [4x]
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Position aside

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 4

{ If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
{ If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Remove

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 5

Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Remove [9x]
Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Remove

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 6

Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Remove [4x]
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Remove [2x]

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 7

Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
Pull forward and upward on the engine front cover (2) to release the 5 retaining grommets from the ball studs.
Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 8

{with RC1} Remove the underbody splash shield. 18.1. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 18.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [4x]

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 9

18.3. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Remove

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 10

{without RC1} Remove the front bumper fascia extension. 19.1. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Remove [10x] 19.2. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Remove [8x]

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 11

19.3. Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 12

Engine Front Cover (2) » Remove

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 13

Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).
Remove the accessory drive primary belt (2) from the vehicle.

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 14

Belt Idler Pulley (1) » Remove

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 15

Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (1) » Remove
Drive Belt Tensioner (2) » Remove Installation Procedure
Drive Belt Tensioner (2) » Install

Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement — figure 16

If necessary, ensure belt idler pulley components are installed in the proper orientation.

Belt Idler Pulley (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) to the vehicle.
Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise.

Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) around all pulleys.

Engine Front Cover (2) » Install
{without RC1} Install the front bumper fascia extension.

9.4. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (1) » Install

9.5. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications 9.6. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [10x] — Fastener Specifications

{with RC1} Install the underbody splash shield. 10.1. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Install

10.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten[4x] — Fastener Specifications 10.3. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Install and tighten[4x] — Fastener Specifications 11. Lower the vehicle.

Push down and rearward on the engine front cover (2) to engage the 5 retaining grommets to the ball studs.
Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Install [2x]
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 15.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 15.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 15.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 15.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications
Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Install
Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Install [9x]
{ If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Install
{ If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Install
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Clip [4x]
Charge Air Cooler Surge Tank (2) » Install
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Oil Filler Cap » Remove
Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Install
Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Oil Filler Cap » Install