How to Remove Accessory Drive Belt on 2003 Ford Focus?

Accessory Drive Belts

Removal & Installation

2.0L (VIN N) & 2.3L (VIN Z) Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the splash shield
4. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Location of splash shield and removal.

To install:

1. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
2. Route the drive belt.
3. Slowly release the tensioner
4. Reinstall the splash shield.

2.0L (VIN P) Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable from battery and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.
3. Raise the vehicle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL
4. Remove the splash shield
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner using a 3/8-inch drive breaker bar.
7. Remove the accessory drive belt.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Drive belt tensioner-VIN P engine.

To install:

1. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner with a 3/8-inch drive breaker bar.
2. Route the drive belt.
3. Slowly release the tensioner
4. Raise the vehicle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL.
5. Reinstall the splash shield.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

2.0L And 2.3L Engine (VIN 3, VIN 5 And VIN Z)

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable from battery and properly isolate to prevent accidental reconnection.
3. Raise the vehicle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL
4. Remove the splash shield
5. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
6. Remove the accessory drive belt.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Location of splash shield and removal.
   
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Rotating belt tensioner.

To install:

1. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner.
2. Route the drive belt.
3. Slowly release the tensioner
4. Reinstall the splash shield.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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