replacing accessory belt 05 lim

[740ilsamuel]

is it hard to replace the accessory belt on the 05 limited?

[Riick]

I'll tell you when I finish doing mine.
Looks like a standard serpentine belt, and spring loaded tensioner.
Belt itself runs anywhere from $13 - $30; I'll probably use a Gates, I used to work for them.
All I should have to do is
(a) Make an accurate diagram of the way the belt goes round the various pulleys, and
(b) Find where wrench (or socket wrench) fits onto tensioner, & correct direction to release tension.
Now, I usually fit an extension bar to wrench (usually a 24"-36" length of 3/4" iron pipe),
so it's EZ to release tension and EZ to hold it released.
Next, pop belt off, correctly run new belt around pulleys.
Release belt tensioner, remove wrench
Check work to be sure belt 100% in proper grooves.
Start car and check everything OK (again)
Done.

[messerchmidt]

i ordered everything from toyotapartsdirect

belt,water pump, spark plugs, etc

cost me 200$ to have me mechanic do everything.

i would do the water pump with the belt because they tend to go at the same time and half the work is the same

[740ilsamuel]

Originally Posted by Riick

I'll tell you when I finish doing mine.
Looks like a standard serpentine belt, and spring loaded tensioner.
Belt itself runs anywhere from $13 - $30; I'll probably use a Gates, I used to work for them.
All I should have to do is
(a) Make an accurate diagram of the way the belt goes round the various pulleys, and
(b) Find where wrench (or socket wrench) fits onto tensioner, & correct direction to release tension.
Now, I usually fit an extension bar to wrench (usually a 24"-36" length of 3/4" iron pipe),
so it's EZ to release tension and EZ to hold it released.
Next, pop belt off, correctly run new belt around pulleys.
Release belt tensioner, remove wrench
Check work to be sure belt 100% in proper grooves.
Start car and check everything OK (again)
Done.

[740ilsamuel]

thanks riick