Car Fix DIY Videos

In this video, young mechanic Aiman will explain why is it so hard to loosen the tensioner bolt in order to remove or replace the Serpentine Belt on a 6th Gen Hyundai Sonata. Generation 6 Hyundai Sonata includes model years from 2009 to 2014 but this video might be more practical and exclusive for a 2011 through 2013 model years. The main reason why it is so difficult to remove is not only because of the tight space but also because of the play on the spring of the tensioner which require a specific tool such as a zero offset wrench. Here’s what we recommended & the #ad link to buy:

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You might be able to get away with using a shorter box wrench with about 5-10 degree offset but you will not be able to use the regular long slim serpentine belt removal tool even if you order the crow feet socket in 17mm and that’s because there’s too much play in the tensioner once you loosen it. The AC line and the metal frame in the engine compartment will block it from going down further thus preventing you from pulling out the tool.

In this video Aiman also showed you how the design of tensioner as well as its distance from the wheel well wall in other vehicles such as Honda Civic is different from Hyundai Sonata. He then went on to demonstrate how to physically remove the serpentine belt and how to re-install it. The process is much easier if the car is jacked up from the floor and to loosen the tensioner from underneath the car.

The clips are actually from separate full-length tutorial step-by-step videos on how to remove and replace the alternator on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. If you are interested here are the links to those videos:

1. https://youtu.be/8WpsIdGl1JI | How To Remove Alternator Hyundai Sonata 6th Gen 2.4L 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Replace Re-Install DIY
2. https://youtu.be/YLvQBPgOJpU | How To Re-Install Alternator Hyundai Sonata 2009-2014 | Aiman’s DIY Auto Repair – Remove Replace Fix
3. https://youtu.be/1fps9AW4G2c | EZARC Zero Degree Offset Extra Long Box End Wrench Aviation Spanner Set 8mm-19mm Tools Review & Demo

So what is zero degree offset wrenches? Most of the box wrenches are 15 degree offset. 0° offset allows for access in very spaces such as trying to loosen the tensioner on serpentine belt. That’s the main reason why we purchased this EZARX tools set.

We considered many other brands such as Genius, Capri, Dellihom, Bulltools, Horusdy, Gearwrench, Matcotools, Snap-On and a few others but based on the positive reviews on Amazon as well as price point considerations, we decided to go with EZARC Tools. Prices on the sets ranges from $40 to $130. We are also very interested in ICON brand ratcheting features from Harbor Freight Tools, but the prices are too steep at $180.

This car is Uncle Lan’s 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. He is guest star in this video. Uncle Lan is instrumental in how Aiman started recording, making and producing DIY auto repair and how to fix it videos on his youtube channel. Aiman’s first video was fixing front strut and rear suspension on his 2001 green Honda Civic. He was only 9 years old at that time. If you are interested in watching Aiman’s first auto repair video, here there are:

1) https://youtu.be/K1bZ6ucLx_I | Taking Wheel Off To Replace Front Suspension 2001-2005 Honda Civic: Part 1 – By Young Mechanic Aiman

2) https://youtu.be/_vDbB9I05KY | How To Take Apart Front Suspension On 2001 Honda Civic In Order To Replace (Part 2) By Young Aiman

Thanks for watching, please check our other DIY auto repair tutorial & guide videos on EyeOnAiman’s channel. Other cars Aiman have worked on includes Honda Accord, Civic, Insight, Hyundai Santa Fe, Elantra and Toyota Prius Hybrid.

Obviously, Aiman’s auto repair videos are mostly designed for entertainment purposes. Aiman is not a professional and not a certified ASE mechanic. If you’re looking for instructions or steps on how to fix or diagnose problems with your car, SUV, minivan or vehicle repair, how to remove, replace or install parts, you should always watch more than just 1 videos. The videos should always be used only as a guide. Manufacturers always recommend using genuine OEM parts but sometimes cheaper aftermarket can be as good as the originals.

You can watch all of Aiman’s auto repair videos in the following playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WpsIdGl1JI&list=PLWTQPaDoIjN3NwWPptSutOqcjoB_CmZNF&index=1

This video is presented to you by Aiman-Imran Anuar. You can watch more of #Aiman_DIY_Auto_Repair videos on #EyeOnAiman Youtube Channel & Facebook Page.

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Recording Date: August 26, 2020
Video URL: https://youtu.be/OfFIfeM9TrY