Thanks Bud. Toyota wants $197 to replace this belt which I think is absurd. Thanks to your video I am going to save at least $150. Nice simple straight forward video and presentation. I like your stuff!
Thanks as you helped saved me some money! This was a good video as it was very helpful when I recently replaced the serpentine belt on my 2014 Sienna. When I did my belt change, I also used a belt tool (one by Craftsman, think it was like $35 or so), with a crow's-foot 14mm end to get the leverage I needed to adjust the tensioner clockwise when I was under the van by myself. I do recommend taking a few photos of the current belt path before taking off the belt. Also in my case I needed additional lighting, and the area nearby the alternator pulley was a tight fit for my hands. For a newbie DIY'er - it's definitely a two-beer / or a 90 minute job. Experienced pro can probably do the job in about 45 minutes, and it's around $130 for parts and labor.
Thank you from me also. Your quick video made this a pretty easy replacement job, which I chose to do as preventative maintenance, instead of having the belt break on a road trip somewhere. It would have been easier if I would have paid more attention to the belt routing before I removed it, but I got it right the second try.... Getting the belt into the correct position across the pulleys was the hardest part of the job, and it wasn't that difficult. Like the other poster said, the small screwdriver in the hole to hold the tensioned tensioner open was a great idea.
Hi, can someone tell me, how do you know when to change the drive belt? I'm hearing a squeaking noise and I think it's coming from belt but I am not sure.
I'm not a great mechanic, but I generally think a great first step in dealing with anything run by the belt is to put on a fresh belt cause its inexpensive. Tension, slipping could cause all kinds of issues. I've done two alternators on my vehicles and both were not generating correct voltage and were replaced.
Appreciate the quick reply. Considering the odd sort of turn over (not terrible but definitely different,) plus my ac randomly flashing and blowing warm air leads me to think the belt and or tensioner are the first and cheapest solution for now
@@Flassh81 I checked in yesterday with my friends with the Sienna and they've had no symptoms or lights since the belt was replaced. The original issue was the AC flashing. They had a water pump replacement that resulted in loose hoses that showered the engine with coolant. After the fix their worn out belt was covered with coolant and the AC light flashed after car wash. Forums validated the theory that Siennas that get wet underneath that present those issues is likely belt slippage.
Awesome. It just so happened that the AC malfunctioned when I drove through a large puddle. Thanks for confirming that. I will go with the cheaper option for now. It's about time to change it anyway.
You're one sadistic guy to call that a 3. Lol. Just for anyone reading, if you're doing it alone, toyota gives you about 1/4" of space to move your hands and put the belt in. They're such geniuses they put the tensioner hole on the bottom, but you normally would use your wrench from the top to release the tension. Not only that, but when you put a bolt or Allen key in the tensioner hole to lock it in place, there is not enough slack on a new belt to put the belt on. So you have to work the wrench that's on the tensioner to a further position while at the same time slipping the belt on. Then you have to hold the wrench and release the Allen key at the same time. Horrible design. However, thanks for the video. I would also recommend putting up an image of the belt routing.
Thanks Bud. Toyota wants $197 to replace this belt which I think is absurd. Thanks to your video I am going to save at least $150. Nice simple straight forward video and presentation. I like your stuff!
Thanks as you helped saved me some money! This was a good video as it was very helpful when I recently replaced the serpentine belt on my 2014 Sienna. When I did my belt change, I also used a belt tool (one by Craftsman, think it was like $35 or so), with a crow's-foot 14mm end to get the leverage I needed to adjust the tensioner clockwise when I was under the van by myself. I do recommend taking a few photos of the current belt path before taking off the belt. Also in my case I needed additional lighting, and the area nearby the alternator pulley was a tight fit for my hands. For a newbie DIY'er - it's definitely a two-beer / or a 90 minute job. Experienced pro can probably do the job in about 45 minutes, and it's around $130 for parts and labor.
Thanks, great video, straight to the point, pretty easy job. Hardest part was routing it when it's tough to see with all the stuff in the way.
Thank you from me also. Your quick video made this a pretty easy replacement job, which I chose to do as preventative maintenance, instead of having the belt break on a road trip somewhere.
It would have been easier if I would have paid more attention to the belt routing before I removed it, but I got it right the second try.... Getting the belt into the correct position across the pulleys was the hardest part of the job, and it wasn't that difficult.
Like the other poster said, the small screwdriver in the hole to hold the tensioned tensioner open was a great idea.
Than you for the comment!
Super clear demo. Great job. Thanks
Awesome video, please keep up the good work!
Thanks for making a video showing how to take off that cover.
Thanks for watching!
Great video thanks for your time and knowledge
Nice job
Adding the long object (small screwdriver) should be a big help. Good job!
Thank you sir for the video..God Bless you.
Let's not forget the panel clip tool for that clip you missing.great vid thanks I will be attempting this
This is exactly what I need. Thanks
It's actually just one bolt to replace the tensioner, easily accessed from up top.
Hi, can someone tell me, how do you know when to change the drive belt? I'm hearing a squeaking noise and I think it's coming from belt but I am not sure.
so could a bad or worn belt cause the alternator to not put out the power that is needed?
I'm not a great mechanic, but I generally think a great first step in dealing with anything run by the belt is to put on a fresh belt cause its inexpensive. Tension, slipping could cause all kinds of issues. I've done two alternators on my vehicles and both were not generating correct voltage and were replaced.
Appreciate the quick reply. Considering the odd sort of turn over (not terrible but definitely different,) plus my ac randomly flashing and blowing warm air leads me to think the belt and or tensioner are the first and cheapest solution for now
@@Flassh81 I checked in yesterday with my friends with the Sienna and they've had no symptoms or lights since the belt was replaced. The original issue was the AC flashing. They had a water pump replacement that resulted in loose hoses that showered the engine with coolant. After the fix their worn out belt was covered with coolant and the AC light flashed after car wash. Forums validated the theory that Siennas that get wet underneath that present those issues is likely belt slippage.
Awesome. It just so happened that the AC malfunctioned when I drove through a large puddle. Thanks for confirming that. I will go with the cheaper option for now. It's about time to change it anyway.
Muy bien todo fácil y rápido
You're one sadistic guy to call that a 3. Lol.
Just for anyone reading, if you're doing it alone, toyota gives you about 1/4" of space to move your hands and put the belt in. They're such geniuses they put the tensioner hole on the bottom, but you normally would use your wrench from the top to release the tension. Not only that, but when you put a bolt or Allen key in the tensioner hole to lock it in place, there is not enough slack on a new belt to put the belt on. So you have to work the wrench that's on the tensioner to a further position while at the same time slipping the belt on. Then you have to hold the wrench and release the Allen key at the same time. Horrible design.
However, thanks for the video. I would also recommend putting up an image of the belt routing.
You can also just turn the wheel.
Does anyone have the route of the belt? Some diagram of it?
Thanks!
part number?
Gates K070610
They'll charge $180 at the dealer thanks👍