A/C compressor belt (Honda Civic 5)

Adjustment

The deflection method

1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf) and measure the belt deflection between the compressor and crankshaft pulleys.

A/C Compressor Belt

Used belt, engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 6.0-9.5 mm

Except for engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 7.5-9.5 mm

New belt, engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 4.5-6.5 mm

Except for engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 5.0-6.5 mm

Note:

If any damage to the belt is noticed, replace it.

A used belt is a belt that has been in operation for more than 5 minutes.

A new belt is one that has been in service for less than 5 minutes.

2. Loosen the axle bolt and adjusting bolt lock nut (Nippondenso) or central nut (Sanden&Hadsys) tension roller.

3. Turn the adjusting bolt to obtain the appropriate belt tension.

4. Tighten the axle bolt and adjusting bolt lock nut (Nippondenso) or central nut (Sanden&Hadsys) tension roller.

5. Recheck the compressor belt deflection

5. Recheck the compressor belt deflection

Tension Sensor Method

1. Attach the special sensor to the compressor belt as shown below and measure the tension force.

A/C Compressor Belt

Used belt, engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 390-540N (40-55 kgf).

Except for engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 340-490N (35-50 kgf).

New belt, engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 740-880N (75-90 kgf).

Except for engines B16A2, B16A4, B16A6: 690-830N (70-85 kgf).

Note:

Follow the tension measuring device manufacturer's instructions.

If any damage to the belt is noticed, replace it.

A used belt is a belt that has been in operation for more than 5 minutes.

A new belt is one that has been in service for less than 5 minutes.