2003 Toyota RAV4 Serpentine Belt Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Here I replace a serpentine belt on a 2003 Toyota RAV4. Doing this yourself will save you about $50 to $100 in labor charges. Enjoy!
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Remember that one time you said "this is a 19mm bolt"? That was awesome. Thanks a million.
LOL
Thank you for this video. Another video recommended a tool to fit on the tensioner bolt itself. I would have been wrenching on the tensioner wheel's special bolt instead of that 19mm bolt. This helps a lot.
FWIW. My preferred method is to fit the belt to the alternator last. It's the closest (and smallest) pulley, so I can work the tensioner wrench with one hand while the other hand is free to slip the belt on and off. That's what works for me best.
leomannpictures I was coming down to the comments to say just this , it took me alone 5 mins to install the belt by fitting everything but the alternator
@@misirloupowerslide the FCKING belt won't go over the alternator
Rod Salka you have to push it so it’s not at full tension but because of it’s location it’s easiest to do last for me but maybe that wasn’t for you , I hope you were able to get the belt on though
Thank you so much for the detailed yet very simple and elaborate tutorial. Easily the best video I've seen foe this belt replacement.
I wish you had a dodge mini van! I could use some tutorials!! When u dropped that screwdriver I was waiting for some cuss words. Lol. You have great self control or great editing skills! Lol. Good stuff!
The floor jack pole lol we have all been there 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Still helping in 2022 well done
Why did U not remove tire n all the thing before U remove the old belt, cz U had to remove aforementioned things anyway when U try 2 install new belt?
Thank you very much sir you explain awesome where I can understand plus the diagram was also awesome 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It is pouring rain outside, middle of winter and I am staring at this video learning the hell I'll have to deal with laying in the rain. Uuuugh. This is why I like my truck, 3 minute job to change a belt out.
just another thankyou for this simple, easy to follow guide.
Fixed my broken belt in less than 2 hours, including going to the shop to fetch the new belt.
And agree I pushed the belt over the water pump pully last, whilst tensioning it myself, and it went on pretty easily.
You didn't show yourself actually putting the belt onto the tensioner pulley. It's not easy. These belts are tighter than they should be IMO.
A+ Video Gil. Showed all the steps. I am not a mechanic, but a big fan of DIY. While I was doing this job, my second pair of hands went AWOL at the critical moment when I needed to loosen the tensioner to get the new belt on. Forced to get creative with my 15 inch swivel breaker bar, I was able to release the tension, then wedged the bar under what I think is called the "radiator core support". It took a little finesse to get the belt on over the crankshaft pulley, but it was manageable. There may be other improvisational methods to complete the job solo. I just wanted to add that it is possible, though not fun. Thanks again. Your video is great :)
Thank you for watching Rich Giaimo!! It's empowering to do things like this yourself, isn't it. :)
great bass line in the intro
Thanks bud! :) I wish I could take credit for it. incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/ has alot of good royalty free music. :)
You didn't even show how you put it on
I noticed the belt model you used was a K070763, I have a 2003 Toyota Rav4 as well and on Amazon they are suggesting a K070764. Would there be a difference?
Thanks for the video, it really helped me replace the belt on my wife's 2002. A skinny armed buddy and a belt tool makes it a cinch to do.
I'm glad I could help! :)
I can’t believe this just popped up in my feed
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LOL it's my most popular video. LOL
i have a toyota rav4 2015. Millage 100k. Mechanic said i need to replace serpentine belts. Should I replace belt tensioner & pulley at the same time? i dont hear any noise at all. Should I just replace only the belt? do u know how long belt tensioner and pulley last on Rav4?
I would just recommend replacing the serpentine belt if it’s just the serpentine belt that’s all cracked and needing replacing. No sense in spending extra money if you don’t have to :-) thank you for watching.
Thanks dude I’ve been Trying to screw of the tensioner
Great video, will be using this as a guide for doing my own very soon. Thank you.
Great video man! Very informative and appreciate that very much.
My mother has a 2004 Rav4 and complains now that it is squeaking. I need to inspect the belt and potentially replace. As always I like to do a little research to see if I have any hiccups because every vehicle has its quirks.
I don't think I'll jack the whole frontend up and just do the front right. May not even need to jack up but of course it makes for easier work taking that wheel and side skirt off.
In any case the Rav4 is a great car! I do NOT like the new look Rav4 look. Just looks so ugly to me am I alone in this?
No you're not alone. LOL
I have an 04 Rav also and need to do this. This video is for an 03, but I am guessing it is the same procedure? How'd you do without the jacking?
And yes, the newer Ravs are hideous.
My mother gave me her 03 rav she got a brand new 2018 electric blue yeaaah I like the 03 but comon seriously. Her 2018 to 2003 is a night and day difference
I did on my bmw Mitsubishi Honda but first time on v6 engine Toyota. Thanks for the info.
Thank you for sharing
This Video saved me a lot of aggravation since the 2004 rav4 tensioner has the 19 mm nut to relieve the tension on it , unlike the newer ones .
Side note : At 10:23 that squeal sounds like your Alternator bearing is going out ?
But maybe its just the new belt squeaking a little ..
Anyway , Thanks again for this helpfull video .
cheers bud from the uk!
I used a 19mm socket but for some reason it rounded the tensioner bolt. Is there any other way to get the tensioner to compress so I don’t have to buy a new one?
Got a 2003 1AZ-FSE Engine, that’s what I need to get the alternator out and see what’s wrong with it. I’m new to Toyota and to transversal engine (never liked transversal) . I’ll see if I find that 19er... thanks a bunch
Hi, have you already done a video on how to replace the belt tensioner on the 2003 RAV 4? If so, I couldn't find it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I also couldn't find any post on the subject on youTube. Hope to hear from you soon.
I have not made a video about that yet as thankfully I haven't had to replace mine. BTW, I love your name, watch the Trailer Park Boys? LOL
Ok thanks for your response. I googled Trailer park Boys, they're one bunch of nuts. LOL.....
The trailer park boys is filmed 15 mils from my house.. My aunt use to live in that trailer park LOL.
why don't they make adamantium belts .. why not adamantium cars? they should last forever by now - it's a conspiracy
Trust me when I tell you if you not skillful doing this it's truly a two person job' and like he said one person holding the tensioner while the other is routing the belt, we just finished did my on an 2004 Toyota Rav4 it's a simple job when you have the right tools but not easy. Thanks again for sharing this video with us👀😀👍🏿
good night, kindness please. I have a 2010 Rav4 with 97,000 km. When do I have to change the Alternator Belt?
We have 05 Rev 4 , belt is good! Pulley on the front of the alt. has come lose, it has what looks like an adjustment bolt on the front of it in the center of the pulley? the pulley came lose and aloud the belt to come off!
I have an extra jack handle that I use as a cheater bar for a plethora of different jobs haha
Great and helpful video, just changed the serpentine belt for my rav4 2003, removal of tire was not necessary.
Hey, well done with the vid, any ideea of the belts lenght? I find different belt, maybe some with ac others for no ac, but can't find the proper lenght for ac and power steering.
Very good my friends love your explication
You don't show how to retention back. You better show it.
Thankyou 👌🏻
Welcome 👍
Thanks my friend very good teacher.
Thanks for this Gil; you've just saved me about £100! :)
Great thank you for this helpfull video.
Clear and concise - from UK - Cheers
Why is this this so hard for ciggy poozer
Hello sir, do you need to find the Top Dead center of the engine before putting the new belt? Or you just need to put the new belt on without finding the TDC? Answers would be much appreciated. Thank you
Don't think so as its not the valve timing camshaft belt just a drive belt for those ancillaries.
@@ahjtate Thank you so much for the answer sir.
Diving into your vids.. Did you sell rav?
Me podrías decir qué número de Correa usa una 2001
Thanks for this video... I just replaced my alternator with your tutorial. Much appreciated.
That's AWESOME! Thank you so much for watching! :) I hope you save some money doing it yourself! :)
thanks man...great help.
Muy buen video gracias .
That belt as seen better days
I noticed a lot of oil caked on that side of the engine. My girlfriend’s RAV4 has same thing happening, do you know what it is?
It's sludge from oil leaking out of the header gasket.
nice vid
Thank you! :)
thank you, the video saved me time in replacing the belt .....
I'm glad it helped! :)
So, I stripped my tensioner bolt somehow. The car's been worked on before by someone else. What are my options?
Update: We're good. I used the tensioner tool which was longer and gave me better leverage. When working with a hydraulic tensioner, you have to pull slowly vs a spring based tensioner. Another trick is, to get the belt on all the pulleys and leave the waterpump pulley for the end. That's rounded off and when the tensioner is compressed, you easily slip the belt over it.
Will I have to replace the alt. or adjust it by the bolt in the center of it?
nice job thanks
Do you know if the engine needs to be removed to replace the water pump?
No the engine doesn't have to be removed before replacing water pump ( from cameroon 🇨🇲)..
Thanks!
Is the serpentine belt a 7PK1935?
I used a Gates Century Series Micro-V 7PK1938 (K070763).
Mr. Gil...great video, keep doing it. Will save us $$$.
Thank you! I really appreciate you watching! :)
Thank u men
great video, but I recommend the poly-v belt from continental.
I'm curious to know why you recommend the poly-v belt from continental. Is this the best belt for the 2001 RAV4? I want to know because I'm looking for a replacement belt for my RAV4. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this, very helpful indeed!
I'm glad I could help my friend! Hope I helped ya save some money too! :)
ha nice yea im a diesel mecanic
Thank you so much dude!
You're most welcome! :)
4 years later still saving lives!! Appreciate it sir!
great video I want to get a toyota rav 4 too should I get it
Yes, they are a great vehicle! :)
Do u still have the vehicle and is it easy to fix parts
Cant I just cut the old one out?
Thanks for sharing.. One tip! before you replace the belt soak it in protectant lubricant...(spf40 or better) you can even use leather protector, do a search on the best kinds to use. some say
303 aerospace protectant is really good. it can make your belt last 10x longer than normal.. literally people can get hundreds of thousands of miles from a belt if you just protect it first before you install it.. cheers
An excellent tip Randy! Thank you so much! If I find myself making another video for serpentine belts, I will definitely feature that tip!
Thanks, I have a 2004 rav4 and im always looking for tips to keep it ship shape. Cheers
Great video! I plan on using this when it's time to change the belt on my 03 Rav. There's a lower pitched rubbing noise coming from the belt area when started in colder weather. Goes away when warmed up Not sure if the belt is a little off tension, old or what? I bought a stick from this generation Rav a couple of years ago, as I read over and over there's a faulty ECM on the automatics. Any major problems with you Rav? Mine has 169,000 miles. Not overly powerful off the line by any means, but it's a fun little SUV.
Thanks still helped me in 2024, with regards a two man job, managed to do it myself by locking my ratchet in place on the tensioner by popping a screwdriver though the hole in the handle (Inoco ratchet) and then pushing up with a small pribar the belt over the tensioner. Mind you you should of taken the time to either clean or sorted the leak out on your sump plug and sprayed brake clean around the tank to make it shiny again.
Glad it helped