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That tensioner needs a special tool to get the belt on : Snap-on YA9317. I have managed to get a belt to go on without the tool, but is was very very difficult and took hours of busted knuckles, cussing, and frustration. It is spring loaded and non-adjustable.
There are two or more belts on your vehicle. The main two are the serpentine belt which drives the alternator, water pump and air conditioner, and the timing belt which makes the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at the right time. The serpentine belt is much easier and cheaper to replace.
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Why are you replacing the pump? If you want to replace it, it is very easy to access on that civic. Once you have popped the hood, you will see the pump on the right (driver side since your looking at the engine from the front of the car). There should be a nut that is loosened in order to remove the belt. Note that these are accessory belts and not a serpentine belt. Once you've done that, you will need to remove all of the hoses including the one to the reservoir - take this time to see if the reservoir hose has become hard and does not seal well anymore. Once you've disconnected any lines, R&R remove and replace. connect it all back up and bleed any air
Place a long-handled, boxed-end wrench or a belt tension release
tool (A) on the drive belt auto-tensioner from above the engine. Slowly
turn the wrench in the direction shown to release the tension, then
remove the drive belt.
WARNING
This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner; you must turn the wrench slowly.
Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. Removing the serpentine belt-2006 Civic with 2.0L engine shown
Fig. Move the auto tensioner (A) to remove the serpentine belt (B)-S2000
Fig. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release
tool to relieve tension from the drive belt (B), and remove the drive
belt-Accord with 2.4L engine
Fig. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release
tool to relieve tension from the drive belt (B), then remove the drive
belt-Accord with 3.0L engine
The alternator drive belt is loose or worn out. If the alternator is driven off a serpentine belt then replace the belt. Inspect the serpentine belt tensioner and replace if necessary. On an 18 year old car it is more than likely defective. If it is driven off a standard drive belt then adjust the alternator to tighten the belt. Inspect the belt for fraying and or cracks and replace if you see any.
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