In this video I will replace the serpentine belt on a 2012 Honda civic
Parts:
Serpentine belt OEM 31110-R1A-A01: https://amzn.to/3Mull3a
Tools:
19mm box wrench 0 degrees: https://amzn.to/3Iijyvr
-you can use this wrench if you do not want to use two wrenches together.
19mm combination wrench: https://amzn.to/3W6w2Mw
I used a 17mm wrench on top of the 19mm for more leverage.
14mm flex head wrench: https://amzn.to/3pEUM25
I used the same 17mm on top of the 14mm as well
19mm Socket 1/2: Deep Impact for lug nuts: https://amzn.to/42I0WgB
Panel Popper: https://amzn.to/3Y6WciH
Disclaimer
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What kind of pulley did you replace? I rewinded the video but kept hearing "Islander Pulley." What are you saying there?
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it was actually harder than I thought, specially it was already dark out and I was on the sidewalk with a flashlight. Needed wifey to help hold the belt in place at the crank and compressor while I was working to get the belt on top. definitely won't be doing it at night again..lol
Hey, quick question guy. How long will it take to change serpentine belt with basic mechanical knowledge. I have all the tools tho. Thanks in advance
Thanks to your video I was able to replace the belt on my civic in ~20 minutes. It was the first time I've ever done maintenance on my car outside of fluids, and I was a bit worried, but it went fine. It felt really good to do it myself and save $200.
very helpful — thanks!
Thanks fpr sharing, is it necessary to change idler pully?
That pulley rententioner by your self is a b!@ch I’m waiting for my friend now to hold that thing open for me. I don’t have the large end wrench to do the duo method.
Do these instructions work on a 2010 Honda Civic as well?
Hey so I’m thinking it might be time to replace my belt. Did you notice anything that notified you that it was time to replace your belt ? I’m having a squealing sound when I accelerate and a puttering when I come to a stop or idle. Do these sound similar or familiar to your diagnostics ?
Is that Motor belt and alternator belt 2in1?? And every time when you change it why not Change water pump?
Good video. Thanks for being real about some of the issues along the way.
Is same engine setup to honda crossroad
gooden tight, i like that spec
I found it easier to place the bolt in the pully while i replaced it, took less space
Could not have done it without you, especially with your diagram. Thank you very much! I was black from the elbows down to my finger tips on both arms with smudges on my face as well.
There is also a 31110-R1A-A02 number, what is the difference?
What’s the part number for the idler pulley?
thanks, did mine yesterday after watching several videos. One thing I did, since I was by myself, was loop an elastic through the belt and over the pointy post one the top motor mount? This held tension on the belt so it would not come off the lower wheels I put it on, but it also gave me some slack when needed to get it around other ones. Then it was still held tight at the top ready to go when I did the last pully on top. I started at the bottom in the wheel well. Took about 20 min, most of which was constantly checking my routing diagram. Go slow on the tensioner, I saw someone snap one off.
Do I HAVE to change that pulley when I change the belt?
Dude, thank you so much for making this video. It's exactly what I was looking for & now you saved me a few bob from the mechanic!
I changed the belt and the new belt makes a skeaky noise when I accelerate does that mean I need a certain brand of serpine belt ? U bought a good year brand
Great video. Will save me $100 of mechanic charge. Thumbs up to Friendly Mechanic.
If the car has over 100k on the alternator , it is a good idea to change the alternator since the belt is off. I neglected changing it on my wife's BMW while doing basically the same serpentine belt procedure and it went bad and stranded my wife 100 miles from home. And it set me back a pretty penny since one is pretty much at the mercy of a shop and their labor and part fees.
The pushpins shouldn’t break you have to pop the middle clip out once you pop that out the other bottom clip just slides right out they shouldn’t break
Great video. Danke
Very nice video. Helps prep for my swap. Thanks!
What about the timing chain? Does it ever need to be replaced? My 2012 is at 92,000 and has had oil changes every 5,000 miles. What happens if the serpentine belt breaks? Will it cause interference? Are any of those pulleys using timing knotches?