Accessory Drive Belt Replacement

[radelman33]

Does someone have instructions on replacing the two accessory belts? What skill level is required? 2003 ES 300

Thanks.

[steviej]

Does someone have instructions on replacing the two accessory belts? What skill level is required? 2003 ES 300

Thanks.

The easiest way is to remove the right front tire and the wheel well splash guard, then it is pretty self explanatory. The only reason I would take it to a mechanic is to get the proper belt tenison right. These don't have spring loaded belt tensioners that keep a constant variable pressure on the belt. They have to tension the belts up by moving the accessories.

steviej

[radelman33]

Can anyone explain how the tension system works on the power steering belt? Is there a pivot bolt and then you have to manually force the power steering pump to tighten it? How do you keep it tight?