When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your HONDA INSIGHT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 1.3 IMA (ZE28, ZE2), HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 1.3 IMA (ZE2), HONDA INSIGHT (ZE_) 1.5 IMA (ZE3) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on HONDA INSIGHT 2 (ZE) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for INSIGHT (ZE_) and other HONDA models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #14
Clip removal tool
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
  4. Step 4
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a clip removal tool.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a clip removal tool.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  7. Step 7
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #14.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  9. Step 9
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
  10. Step 10
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  11. Step 11
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #14.
  12. Step 12
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    Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
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