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Mazda 6 V6-3.7L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Diagrams (page 4 of 6)

Make
Mazda
Model
6
Engine
V6-3.7L
Year
2009
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 4 of 6
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]

Generator and A/C drive belt

NOTE:

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When removing the generator and A/C drive belt, perform the procedure with two people, one releasing the belt tension and the other removing
the belt.

1. Remove the engine cover.  See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Cover

Removal/Installation

2. Set the front mudguard (RH) out of the way.

3. Remove the splash shield (RH).

4. Disconnect the cooler hose.  See: Hoses/Hose/Line HVAC/Service and Repair

5. Set a breaker bar on the center of the tensioner pulley as shown.

6. Using the breaker bar, turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release the tension on the generator and A/C drive belt.

7. Remove the generator and A/C drive belt.

8. Install the generator and A/C drive belt.

NOTE:

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When the generator and A/C drive belt is replaced with a new one, the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is aligned with the nominal belt
length mark.

9. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark is within the maximum and minimum belt length.  See: Testing and Inspection

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