SECTION 303-05: Accessory Drive
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Accessory Drive Belt — 3.5L GTDI

Removal

NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and position the splash shield aside.
  1. Working from under the vehicle, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.

Installation

  1. NOTE: After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.