Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drive Belt Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Pulleys and Belts / Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools

EN-48488 Holding Wrench
EN-955 Locking Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.

Install EN-48488 holding wrench (2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).

Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until the drive belt tensioner can be fixed with EN-955 locking pin (1).
Remove the EN-48488 holding wrench .

Remove the drive belt (1).

Installation Procedure

Install the drive belt (1).

Install the EN-48488 holding wrench (2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).

Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until EN-955 locking pin (1) can be removed.
Allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.
Remove the EN-48488 holding wrench .
Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.
Install the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.

Drive Belt Removal

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