serpentine belt questions - Honda Pilot

bazop · 03-11-2007, 08:05 PM

Hello- I need to change my serpentine belt- could anyone post the diagram from the service manual please? For anyone who has done it themselves, is it straightforward or anything to be careful of? I've done a couple on my lexus and it was easy-it had a self tightening tensioner- just turn the pulley to the left to loosen, release it and it self tightens- is the pilot the same? Thanks for time.

ED27 · 08-23-2009, 03:03 PM

Just changed the belt this morning. It's straightforward but can test your patience so give yourself plenty of time.

Here were the steps I followed:[list=1][*]Move and hold the auto-tensioner toward the windshield with a 14mm box wrench.[*]Slide the belt from underneath the tensioner pulley.[*]Now there will be enough slack to remove the belt from around the alternator, AC compressor and crank pullies - I was able to pull the old belt from underneath around the splash guard area where the oil filter is.[*]Install the new belt over the crank and AC compressor pullies.[*]Move and hold the auto-tensioner as in step 1.[*]Slide the belt over the alternator pulley and then under neath the tensioner pulley - This is most difficult step as it will take some patience to manuever the belt around. If you have large hands, you will have some difficutly since space is tight. I found it helpful to release the alternator cable from the blue holding clip to make more room.[/list=1]

Notes: Instead of the OEM belt I used the Gatorback Poly-V (4060470). Use an extra-long 14mm box wrench for better leverage on the auto-tensioner. My standard length wrench worked but it would have been easier with a longer one. Make sure the belt is lined up properly on the pullies.

belundy · 08-23-2009, 10:00 PM

I used a box wrench with a 18" length of pipe over the end as a handle....

Patman · 08-29-2009, 04:28 PM

Of the many different vehicles I have done this on the Pilot was the most aggrivating. It's wasn't difficult just a lot less straightforward than most others.

acalabria · 07-08-2010, 05:21 PM

Can anyone provide pictures of this process? Anything wrong with buying a belt from autozone or advanced?

ED27 · 07-09-2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acalabria

Anything wrong with buying a belt from autozone or advanced?

Nope......I went with a Goodyear Gatorback Poly-V belt.

03-11-2007, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
bazop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	serpentine belt questions Hello- I need to change my serpentine belt- could anyone post the diagram from the service manual please? For anyone who has done it themselves, is it straightforward or anything to be careful of? I've done a couple on my lexus and it was easy-it had a self tightening tensioner- just turn the pulley to the left to loosen, release it and it self tightens- is the pilot the same? Thanks for time.

08-23-2009, 03:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
ED27 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 1,367 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just changed the belt this morning. It's straightforward but can test your patience so give yourself plenty of time. Here were the steps I followed:[list=1][]Move and hold the auto-tensioner toward the windshield with a 14mm box wrench.[]Slide the belt from underneath the tensioner pulley.[]Now there will be enough slack to remove the belt from around the alternator, AC compressor and crank pullies - I was able to pull the old belt from underneath around the splash guard area where the oil filter is.[]Install the new belt over the crank and AC compressor pullies.[]Move and hold the auto-tensioner as in step 1.[]Slide the belt over the alternator pulley and then under neath the tensioner pulley - This is most difficult step as it will take some patience to manuever the belt around. If you have large hands, you will have some difficutly since space is tight. I found it helpful to release the alternator cable from the blue holding clip to make more room.[/list=1] Notes: Instead of the OEM belt I used the Gatorback Poly-V (4060470). Use an extra-long 14mm box wrench for better leverage on the auto-tensioner. My standard length wrench worked but it would have been easier with a longer one. Make sure the belt is lined up properly on the pullies. __________________ 2004 EX-L NBP OEM Running Boards, Window Visors & Other Misc. Accessories Kenwood DDX7015 (Double-DIN Unit), KNA-DV4100 (Nav Unit), Directed 9" Overhead DVD/Monitor, Autopage RS-855LCD, AutoIntelligence BlueConnect (Handsfree Bluetooth Car Kit)

08-23-2009, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
belundy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used a box wrench with a 18" length of pipe over the end as a handle.... __________________ BE '03 Pilot EX '02 Highlander '01 Civic EX

07-08-2010, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
acalabria Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can anyone provide pictures of this process? Anything wrong with buying a belt from autozone or advanced? __________________ 2007 Pilot

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08-29-2009, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Patman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Spicewood, Tx. Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Of the many different vehicles I have done this on the Pilot was the most aggrivating. It's wasn't difficult just a lot less straightforward than most others.

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