How to Replace 2013-2017 Honda Accord Belt Tensioner

In this video I go over the steps of replacing a faulty belt tensioner.

[JoeyT]

I fixed mine today. My Accord is much quieter. Thank you so much!

[ItsNotMeItsGOD]

I'm glad we have the same car thank the Lord you truly help me bro May Jesus continue to bless you so you can continue to bless others

[elkillerx]

Thank You!! My girlfriends Accord has this same issue and I was able to replace the tensioner in 30min after watching this video. The Honda dealer wanted $240 to replace the part! The tensioner on her car failed at 110, 000 miles

[whiteycarlson]

Excellent video.I was going to replace the tensioner on a 2016 with 92, 000 miles but saw that it was covered by an extended warranty with a $100 deductible. Took car to dealer and told them belt tensioner was noisy. I was in for a surprise when picking up car with a bill for $250. Noise had to be diagnosed for $140. Diagnosis, noisy belt tensioner. Diagnosis not covered by warranty.My fault for buying warranty and taking car to dealer.

[mikeb]

Great video! For anyone wondering, this is the same for the 2013-2017 V6 models. Just did mine today.

[colinfreezeman]

Thank you for make this video! I am Deaf, and will fix my car before stop make any noise anymore! Thank you so much!

[greathelmet]

Thank you, Michael. This video is just what I needed.

[nesone]

Great video! I sure could have used your tutorial a while back lol. I went through this already, but I was at 120K miles. And you are correct, the serpentine belt will shred when the pulley seizes. I found that out after, having a new belt in there for about 1 month.

[asd]

Bro, you are a life saver... Thank you for making this video!!!!

[BryanSanchez-oicv]

I thought it was the power steering pump until I found out this car has no pump. Thanks bud couldn't figure out the problem until I found your video!

[Headcase]

Thanks for the help, only problem I encountered was putting the 8 mm bolt in prior to putting the replacement in. The bolt kept getting in the way as it wouldnt stay flush . After a few knuckle scrapes I took it back out and removed the bolt. It was easy to put in after placing the tensioner. Small problem from a big help... thank you for showing me what to do and saving me a few bucks....Larry

[briancocks]

Thought I had a slight alternator whine, the kind you get right before your battery craps out. But I could still hear it with the radio powered off. Popped the hood and could hear the whine coming from around the alternator. The car has 84K highway miles and garage kept. Took a chance and ordered the tensioner. My old bearing felt good so I was very afraid it was the alternator. Put in the new tensioner and a new belt anyway, and the car is now amazingly quiet! Awesome !!!! Now good for another 84K miles you can slide up the coolant plastic tank leaving the hose attacked and move it out of the way for more quick access.

[Nahimgood]

Just completed this myself on my 2013 2.4L Accord ! Thanks

[turboprotege]

Thanks just ran into this problem today unfortunately I didn't get to it in time so the bearing did fail luckily no other damage thanks for the run down

[SnowAviation]

Great Video - Since I started with the right tools at my car, it literally took 10 minutes to get my tensioner out

[dannyjio]

You are awesome you did great job and you help for how to release the tension pulley I started with tellbar but didn’t come through after I saw your video it fixed everything now I stopped working on my car cause I’m writing the review for your clip worth it I’m changing the alternator for Acura tlx 2015 thank you 🙏🏻

[fabexcel_uk]

Great video and very helpful! Is there a way to differentiate the noises to isolate the problem bearing? I am not sure if my noise is from the pretensioner or from the crankshaft bearing pulley?

[jorgehernandezjr.]

Thanks for the video Michael. I'll be replacing mine this weekend. Thumbs UP!! :)

[GoGators]

Excellent video. I expect to need to do this at some point but at 213k still not noticing any problems with it!

[humbertorodriguez]

Thank you bro I just fixed it and couldn’t be and happier 👍