Change Car Accessory Belt Kit Toyota Camry
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
| Time Estimate | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Cost Estimate | ~50–150$ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Camry 1986-1991 2
Camry 1991-1997 2
Camry 1996-2001 1
Camry 2001-2006 2
Camry 2006-2011 2
Camry 2011-2018 1
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| Renew the air-conditioning compressor drive belt | 0h30 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h30–0h45 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 0h45–1h30 |
What is a Toyota Camry accessory belt?
The accessory belt (also called the auxiliary belt or serpentine belt) allows the engine to drive peripheral components such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump.
When should you change the Toyota Camry accessory belt?
Typical replacement is every 60,000–120,000 km or 4–6 years. Signs of wear include: squealing noise (especially at start-up or in wet weather), visible cracks or fraying. Always replace the tensioner and any idler pulleys at the same time.
Is it difficult to change the Toyota Camry accessory belt?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: note the belt routing before removal, release the automatic tensioner, slide off the old belt, replace tensioner and idler pulleys, route the new belt, release the tensioner to apply tension.
7 generations covered
| Generation | Years | Vehicles | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camry 1983-1986 | 1983-1986 | 1.8 D Diesel (1C-TL), 2.0 D Diesel (2C-TL), 2.0 Gas (2S-ELC) | Diesel, Gas |
| Camry 1986-1991 | 1986-1991 | 2.0i 16V Gas (3S-FE), 2.5i V6 Gas (2VZ-FE) | Gas |
| Camry 1991-1997 | 1991-1997 | 2.2i Gas (5S-FE), 3.0 V6 Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.0 V6 Gas (3VZ-FE) | Gas |
| Camry 1996-2001 | 1996-2001 | 2.2 CNG CNG (5S-FNE), 2.2 Gas (5S-FE), 3.0 24V Gas (1MZ-FE) | CNG, Gas |
| Camry 2001-2006 | 2001-2006 | 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE), 3.0 24V VVT-i Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.0 Gas (1MZ-FE), 3.3 Gas (3MZ-FE) | Gas |
| Camry 2006-2011 | 2006-2011 | 2.4 16V VVT-i Gas (2AZ-FE), 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE) | Gas |
| Camry 2011-2018 | 2011-2018 | 2.5 Gas (2AR-FE), 3.5 V6 Gas (2GR-FE) | Gas |