Changing the accessory belt

Locate the belt.

It is located at the bottom left when you open the hood.

Unscrew the upper alternator screw (16) and pull it out until it touches the body.

Then from the bottom, unscrew the 2nd alternator screw in blue (16) but not completely, just so that the alternator can move.

Then unscrew the yellow adjustment screw.

Once the screws are unscrewed, the alternator will start to move and you will then be able to remove the belt.

First, check that the belt you are going to put on is the same size.

Also check by ear if the alternator bearing is good.

Then put the new belt in place (it doesn't matter which way).

Tighten the adjusting screw (the alternator screws are always loose)

Tighten the belt until you can turn it 1/2 turn on itself, no more.

We check that the two belts are the same dimensions and match well.

In the 2nd photo, we see that the belt is cracked.

On the new belt, we see that it is in good condition.

Once you have tensioned the belt, screw the alternator screw back in at the bottom.

Tighten the top screw.

And check that the alternator is holding up well.

Once you have correctly reassembled the belt, run the engine for 5 minutes, and give it a few accelerations.

Stop the engine and check that the belt is still correctly tensioned.

Tighten or loosen the belt tension screw to tighten or loosen the belt.