Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 113

Charging System
Alternator-compressor Belt
Inspection
1999-2001 models
1. Inspect the belt for cracks and damage. If the belt is
cracked or damaged, replace it.
2. Check that the pointer (A) on auto-tensioner
housing is not beyond the edge of the indicator rib
(B) on the tensioner base. If pointer is beyond the
indicator rib, replace the alternator-compressor
belt.
B
A
2002-2004 models
1. Inspect the belt for cracks and damage. If the belt is
cracked or damaged, replace it.
2. Check that the pointer (A) on the oil pump is not
beyond the edge of the indicator rib (B) on the auto-
tensioner. If pointer is beyond the indicator rib,
replace the alternator-compressor belt.
A
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B
Alternator-compressor Belt
Replacement
1. Remove the splash shield (2002-2004 models) (see
step 28 on page 5-6).
2. Move the auto-tensioner (A) to relive tension from
the alternator-compressor belt (B), and remove the
belt.
1999-2001 models:
A
2002-2004 models:
A
3. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
B
B