Honda HR-V: Inspection & Adjustment

DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSPECTION

Inspection

1. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Position Check

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and make sure to turn the A/C switch OFF, then turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator pointer (A) and the indicator (B).
3. Start the engine, then check the position again with the engine idling. If the position of the indicator moves or fluctuates a lot, do the drive belt auto-tensioner air bleeding, and recheck. If the position is still fluctuates, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.
4. Check for abnormal noise from the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley. If you hear any abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

2. Drive Belt - Remove

3. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Inspect

1. Set a wrench on the drive belt auto-tensioner, and slowly turn the wrench in the direction of the arrow.

   NOTE:

   • This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner, so you must turn the wrench slowly and take at least 3 seconds to finish the stroke.
   • Check the drive belt for cracks or damage.
   • Check for oil leakage from the damper rubber bellows.
   • If the drive belt auto-tensioner does not move smoothly, or you hear abnormal noise, replace the drive belt auto-tensioner.

4. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

DRIVE BELT INSPECTION

Inspection

1. Drive Belt - Inspect

1. Inspect the drive belt for cracks or damage. If the drive belt is cracked or damaged, replace it.
2. Check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator pointer (A) is within the standard range (B) as shown. If it is out of the standard range, replace the drive belt.

   NOTE: When replaced a new drive belt, check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator pointer is within the standard range (C) as shown.

2. Maintenance Minder - Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)

1. If the Maintenance Minder required to inspect the drive belt, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder").

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