Serpentine Belt Replacement

Tiny
IKEAND TINA
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  • 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY
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Can you get me a diagram of a serpentine belt for a 2008 toyota camry, 4 cyl?
Saturday, July 9th, 2011 AT 9:42 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Here is the instructions on how to replace the serpentine belt with a diagrams below.

REMOVAL
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Using SST and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner arm clockwise, then remove the V-ribbed belt.
SST 09216-42010
NOTE:Be sure to connect SST and the tools so that they are in line during use.
When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly for 3 seconds or more. Do not apply force rapidly.
After the tensioner is fully retracted, do not apply force any more than necessary.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, July 9th, 2011 AT 10:51 PM
Tiny
IDAMAE88
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2005 Toyota Camry 4 cyl

I changed my alternater by myself, but now can not get the serpentine belt back in. I need a diagram of the serpentine belt for the 2005 camry. I know the hood usually has it on there, but it isnt on there for some reason. I would love the help!
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170495_belt_1.gif



Don't know how good the picture will show up. It kind of reminds me of an hour glass.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
Tiny
DON2CARPROS
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27,000 miles 5 1/2 ownership.
Drive belts are working should they be replaced for peace of mind and what is a good price?
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Inspect them every 6 months for cracks, excessive wear, otherwise they are OK.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:25 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Changing alternator belt. Found matrix on how to place belt around pulleys. Not able to get belt around alternator pulley (last pulley needed to finish.) Tried to move car into garage for the night but now cannot move gears into neutral to push car. They are locked. What can I do?
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
RIVERMIKERAT
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Check to see what tool was dropped and remove it.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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You can either use the manual option to disengage the gear shift interlock system to enable you to shift to neutral.

Reinstall the battery, if it had been disconnected, and turn ignition switch on and depress the brake pedal to disengage the interlock system.

If battery is not disconnected and turning the ignition switch on while depressing the brake pedal does not allow you to disengage the interlock, check for a blown fuse.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
SOUTHERNGQ
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I have a 2004 Toyota Camry LE. Recently I went to get my tires rotated and balanced and asked the service center to change my Serpentine Belt while they were doing it. The technician started to work with the belt and could not get the other one off. There is a bolt on the housing that has a very unique head. They did not have a tool in the whole shop that would fit this bolt.
Can a tool be purchased that will fit this head? If not, is there an adapter that can be purchased to make an existing tool work?
I just find it hard to beleive that the dealership is the ONLY place I can get my belt changed. Any advise would be appreciated.

Thank you.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
F4I_GUY
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Take it to another shop, clearly this shop does not have appropriate tools. The tensioner uses a 19mm head, so any 19mm wrench or shallow socket will do.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The bolt, or screw in question does not have a standard or metric head. It is an odd shaped head that I have never seen before. See the attached photo. I hope you can see it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/76834_cid__0823091639a_2.jpg

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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
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WIL3327
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I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE THE SERPENTINE BELT OR DRIVE BELT, BUT I NEED ILUSTRATED INSTRUTIONS IF PDF TYPE
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here it is. Just loosend the tensioner and remove belt, reverse for install.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Excellent work.I have saved your website in my favorites menu. From now on when I need help with anything to do with my camry, be sure I will turn to your website for help
thank you very much
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Just make sure to give all the details, like engine size, manual or automatic trans.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JOYC
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We had to replace the alternator on our Camry and now the serpentine belt want stay on the pulleys. Do you know why?
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is the new alt a direct fit part? Is everything tight and the belt routed properly? Have you checked to make sure the belt tensioner is good and keeping the belt tight?
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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MIKELAC
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2004 Toyota Camry 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

how to change the serpentine belt
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi mikelac,

The Automatic Belt Tensioner Pulley arm has a hex head where you can turn to release the tension and remove the belt.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_SerpentineCamry04_1.jpg

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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you so much I just was not sure. And it is so close it there thanks again mike.
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