Great detailed video...👍 but short more simplistic cut, you can easily access / remove both belts thru Right wheel area, removing side splash shield... Happy wrenching 🔧
Much easier on my 2018 model 6 Touring to remove the passenger wheel well cover and access panel. The plastic clips are very easy to remove without damage. I used a small flathead with a small pry tool from my smartphone my. Once the center pin is popped up, it is easy to pull the clip out with your fingers. They can be easily reused this way.
Thank you guys this video helped tremendously I was able to get my serpentine belt changed out it was dry rotted and stretched the only pain in the butt was the engine mount but I got it done
Good video. . Seen after putting new belt on one of these . . I didnt remove graund wire and used a jack from trunk of car since was dead in a parking lot from original belt snapping . . Only have to raise the engine to remove tension from the mount. . I didnt touch the jack again till finished . . Used a piece of wood on top of scissor jack head to not damage oil pan . . Main dislike is the use of 17mm socket and wrench that are rarely used on many cars
One of the things that the serpentine belt does on this vehicle is help to spin the alternator to charge the battery. You may want to have it towed the repair shop if you are not performing this repair yourself, to avoid and further damage of components.
I am looking for an easier way to do it.I've done it before through the wheel well as well as other people here.... Would be nice to have a Lifted my garage.
@@HomeownerRepair old belt is in heaven. Did end up getting it on, had to go through wheel well, got a long 17 wrench. Didnt have to take anything apart
Yes, If there is more than one serpentine belt on any vehicle and they are both old it is usually wise to replace them both so that the other one does not break on you.
These guys do too much. That'll be 1500 doll hairs in labor for a 30 dollhair part. Edit: my belt broke as I was pulling into the driveway just 2 hours ago. Went to the auto store picked up a belt. It Literally took longer to buy the belt than to put the new belt on.
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Great detailed video...👍 but short more simplistic cut, you can easily access / remove both belts thru Right wheel area, removing side splash shield...
Happy wrenching 🔧
Great tip!
Much easier on my 2018 model 6 Touring to remove the passenger wheel well cover and access panel. The plastic clips are very easy to remove without damage. I used a small flathead with a small pry tool from my smartphone my. Once the center pin is popped up, it is easy to pull the clip out with your fingers. They can be easily reused this way.
Great tip!
Thank you, Homeowner Repair, for sharing this and restoring faith in humanity.
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Thank you guys this video helped tremendously I was able to get my serpentine belt changed out it was dry rotted and stretched the only pain in the butt was the engine mount but I got it done
That's awesome to hear! Glad the video was helpful.
What car you driving the 2016 is on the passenger side and easily accessible by taking the tire off and the wheel well splash guard
This one was a 2014 Mazda 6.
Thank you for good video and explanation. God bless.
I'm glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for your kind words.
Good video. . Seen after putting new belt on one of these . . I didnt remove graund wire and used a jack from trunk of car since was dead in a parking lot from original belt snapping . . Only have to raise the engine to remove tension from the mount. . I didnt touch the jack again till finished . . Used a piece of wood on top of scissor jack head to not damage oil pan . . Main dislike is the use of 17mm socket and wrench that are rarely used on many cars
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why make it simple when it can be complicated.😅
Hope this video helps you out
What does the serpentine belt do? Could you drive it to the shop for repair without it?
One of the things that the serpentine belt does on this vehicle is help to spin the alternator to charge the battery. You may want to have it towed the repair shop if you are not performing this repair yourself, to avoid and further damage of components.
I would recommend not supporting the engine from the oil pan. That can create a leak. Otherwise great video
What would you use instead?
The method shown in the video was fine.
I am looking for an easier way to do it.I've done it before through the wheel well as well as other people here.... Would be nice to have a Lifted my garage.
Thank you for checking out our auto repair video that shows you how to replace the serpentine belt on a Mazda 6.
Is the length really 38.2? I cant get it on with tensioner all the way loose its like a 1/2" short
You may want to compare your new belt to the belt that came off of the vehicle to see if you received the correct belt.
@@HomeownerRepair old belt is in heaven. Did end up getting it on, had to go through wheel well, got a long 17 wrench. Didnt have to take anything apart
While your doing it as much of a pain in the butt it is, why not change both belts?,I would.
Yes, If there is more than one serpentine belt on any vehicle and they are both old it is usually wise to replace them both so that the other one does not break on you.
These guys do too much. That'll be 1500 doll hairs in labor for a 30 dollhair part.
Edit: my belt broke as I was pulling into the driveway just 2 hours ago. Went to the auto store picked up a belt. It Literally took longer to buy the belt than to put the new belt on.
Hope the video helped you out.
@Homeowner Repair nah not really. Lol
Part price has nothing to do with labor price. While you're right in that in this video they did a little more than necessary.
A broken parking spot block tore off the plastic on the front of mine
UGH..That stinks. Hope the video helped you out.
I have a 2015 Mazda 6, this seems more work than it's worth? Especially since you might damage parts getting it replaced.
It's not that bad of a repair. It that belt is old and cracked it should be replaced.
You make your life hard get some training
Hope the video helped you out
@@HomeownerRepairlol nope did you not just make this harder