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Hello!
I was wondering if people had some tips on changing a serpentine belt on a 2008 Civic 1.8. I am trying to help a friend. When I push the tensioner towards the fire wall there still in not enough slack to get the belt around the alternator pulley. Is it best to take off the passenger side wheel to make the belt change easier?

Any suggestions appreciated!

Brit in Nashville

 
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Is the 2006 1.8 belt routing the same as the 2008?

 
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This thread has the answers you seek.
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...e-problem.html


Another hint: Don't try to get the belt off of the alt pulley. Slip it off of one of the smooth pulleys.

HTH

 
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I had to use the boxed end of a combination wrench and a pipe on the open end, you need alot of leverage.