How to Replace Serpentine Belt Tensioner 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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This video shows you how to install a new TRQ tensioner pulley in your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. The tensioner is a springed device that keeps the serpentine belt in your vehicle at the correct tension to keep it on the pulleys, without being so tight that it breaks. Eventually the tensioner may become worn, loose, or stuck, resulting in belts that squeak, slip, or fall off.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Corolla
2004 Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Corolla
2006 Toyota Corolla
2007 Toyota Corolla
2008 Toyota Corolla
Tools you will need:
• 12mm Wrench 1aau.to/oTj/1AXAA00010
• 17mm Wrench 1aau.to/oTj/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa4k/1AXAA00017
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/obmW/1AXAA00015
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/obmW/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oacE/1AXAA00043
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obvq/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oaze/1AXAA00044
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[@BK-yu8xh]

Followed your instructions and was able to swap my tensioner. Thank you

[@broderp]

Not for my specific car, but close enough (Celica GTS) and you also listed the torque specs. Very well done. Finally a video that doesn't cut corners. Thank you!

[@tinkerland-007]

Dam! Great Job! Slow direct, and concise… best I have seen…

[@lancepage4840]

First time watching your channel
Thanks so much for the instructions

[@deedaartyst]

yessssss, gonna do it when i get stuff 2gether, gud concise vid

[@danmatthews5782]

It loox easy but it s very very difficult to wrench or get ur hands in there. The engineers should be fired for this. They make it so a child can get their lil arms n hands in there. Hate workin on this

[@noahzavetsky7789]

If I knew the engine had to be jacked up I woulda used a 17mm or 11/16 socket and wratchet instead of wrenching the bolt out for 20 mins then jacking it up regardless

[@Call_MeJD]

Super helpful. Replaced mine with no issue, and No More Squeaky noise!!!
Thank you!!!

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[@edwardwambugu8800]

Thank you so much. You were very helpful.

[@Isaiah013]

Thank you for this video, super helpful!

[@mongopoe5099]

Honestly a great video

[@kirbydeguzman5332]

Thank you for the videos. Do you have video on how to remove the evaporator without removing the dashboard of a toyota altis 2006 model 9th Gen.?

[@johnmcminn9455]

My bolt is stuck and I just want to replace the plunger shock absorber with out a pneumatic 😮
I am thinking it may be access able from the bottom

[@nat15.9]

Great Video

[@da9ej1eg99]

I'm trying to just change the idler pulley bearing. Idk y mines has like a torx bolt. I see that yours had like a regular bolt.

[@dopeguy5559]

Today I was replacing an alternator on my 2004 toyota corolla, it was smooth sailing until I went to listen the belt to get it back on the alternator and sheared the tensioner hexagonal boss. Will I have to replace the tensioner itself or is there a way to still loosen tention on the belt

[@imran.user-sx9rt2qm5d]

Nic vark nd nic camera 👍🏻

[@miltonpascua637]

Thank you

[@danielgraham1634]

I think it is spring loaded I mean mine fell apart and I took it out the top pin was just sitting inside of the bushing housing which was completely gone but there was a spring inside of there

[@wjm3018]

Gates, continental or bando is good

[@mongopoe5099]

Would it make a difference if I put the new belt on while the engine was already mounted? Also what if I only have a shitty carjack and some good jackstands

[@mujunkejiw]

I changed my tensioner and the alternator started smoking when started. Pls help

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