so i was trying to change my drive belts today and most of them where easy until i got to the ac belt. first the tensinoer wont lossen and second it looks to me like if to take it out and put a new one on i would have to take out a motor mount (wish to me sounds stupid) but mayb im wrong and theres another way to do it if any one knows please help me out i have a 1996 ex coupe thanks

 

you have to loosen the tensioner pulley the bolt that is in the center of it and the tension screw.. and to get the belt off take your wheel off for easy access on the a/c mount unbolt the big center nut.. and then the 2 bolts that go into the frame. and pull off the rubber mount and the take off belt and the reverse to put new one on.

 

ohh thanks alot man i was so confused on how i was gona do it... and ur saying that for the tensioner to loosen i have to take off the screw in the center of the pulley and the tensioner screw??

 

just loosen the center bolt and unscrew the tension screw

 

ok thanks man ima do it tomorrow if i need any further help ill let u know

 

The tension screw is a long bolt that goes up from the back of the idler pulley to another part of the frame. Using a 1/4 inch drive 10mm socket and a long extension, reach down and turn the bolt counterclockwise to slacken the belt. This is after loosening (do not remove) the 14mm nut in the center of the idler pulley.

On the mount you should be able to just remove the two bolts that go up into the frame, then if necessary pry open a gap between the mount and frame, and slip the belt through the gap. This mount does not support the weight of the engine, so it won't drop much if at all when taking the bolts out.