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2009 Matrix 2.4L serpentine belt replacement


stevegster

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Greetings, 

Hoping this form can help me out. I've got a 2009 Matrix S 2.4L and I'm replacing the belt. Took wheel off, accessed tensioner bolt, took old belt off, fished new belt on but can't get it over alternator.  Even with turning the tensioner bolt as far as it will go clockwise the belt can't slip over the out edge of alternator.  Anyone know any tricks? 

Thanks much

Steve

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Thanks. I ended up getting it on by putting a board next to the pulley to prevent it from sliding off as I rolled it on to the alternator. 

It would have been nice if Toyota put a socket hole in the wheel well to access that tensioner bolt. I've seen that others have removed the top engine mount - seems like overkill for a simple belt. 

 

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