2009 Hyundai Elantra serpentine belt replacement

How to change the two serpentine accessory belts. Some models may have a pivot bolt that requires loosening to allow the alternator to move freely.

[@mickeyou812]

I've read a few of the comments below. These people's angry complaining can be tempered with the fact that none of them have posted a video of their own, let alone a "better" one to correct your human oversight. No matter, thanks for saving a duffer like me an expensive trip to the mechanic. I had a squeaky accessory belt and all that had happened was my tension bolt had come loose. I tightened it up and the problem was solved. Those doinks at the shop would have charged me $100 for literally 2 minutes of labor. Thanks again!

[@D12Diesel]

Thank you for the kind words Steve and I’m glad the video helped you out.

[@jnelson7890]

Great video, always helps to research a job before you start it, I wasn't sure about how to tackle the A/C tensioner, but thanks to you it will be a breeze, nice idea going through the wheel arch as well. Thanks

[@D12Diesel]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback.

[@ScopintheScene-i6g]

Thanks bud, best video Ive seen on this by far!

[@D12Diesel]

Thank you. Glad it helped!

[@paulramos7281]

Thank you, good info and comments regarding third bolt on alternator. Keep them coming.

[@michaelkennedy1520]

There is a third bolt under the alternator. If you go underneath the vehicle, you will see it beside the oil filter. Loosen that up a few turns, and gently tap the alternator tangent to the path of rotation about that bolt and that should loosen it up.

[@kriswilson5305]

Thank you

[@calebymaya420]

Good job Sr you save me some time keep it up

[@moneymig]

Its easy

[@silversurfer9588]

How much should I pay for this two belt job from a good mechanic that works out of his house? I will pay for and supply the belts. Thank you.

[@krisbaglio5146]

Should the tensioner for the AC belt spin with the belt at all or should the belt "gently" move over it while it sits? Did one last night and the belt started to smoke so figured we either did it too tight causing friction or that the pulley wasn't spinning with the belt.

[@drummerchef851]

Hey, do you know the torque specs on the tension pulley bolt. I sheared mine off now have to replace the pulley. I don't want to do it again.

[@chelseacalhoun9613]

My Elantra squeaks really loud when you first start it, the sound settles after a couple minutes. Also, it squeaks when I turn on the A/C. Do you know what could be my problem?

[@D12Diesel]

Hi. Sounds like your belt is either not tight enough or worn out. Other possibility is that the pulley is turning with too much resistance causing the belt to slip which creates that noise. I would start by changing the belt though.

[@chelseacalhoun9613]

+D12Diesel Thanks for replying!!

[@cemktl]

Wd-40 on all pulleys.rain does that, heavy weather,replace the squeeky pulley,bet it's the tensoner

[@benjaminstultz8723]

I've throughly loosened the nuts on the alternator but it won't budge... Any advice?

[@D12Diesel]

There is nothing else holding the alternator from moving. Once the two bolts are loosened you should be able to move it. It may require some force if it seized itself in place over the years.

[@mishak6175]

Same problem

[@michaelwalker3920]

There is a pivot bolt at the very bottom of the alternator that needs to be loosened to facilitate loosening/pivoting the alternator to slip off the belt.

[@goochtickler700]

Easier than I thought

[@moneymig]

Exactly

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

Would be much more helpful if you actually showed the belt change.

[@johnmilton2077]

thank you!

[@200Mafa]

I got both belts replaced last year. Ac belt is gone. Is this normal?

[@D12Diesel]

No it should not have failed again so quickly. It is possible that it was a faulty belt. Possibly, your A/C compressor is seizing up and the belt was sliding and burning over the A/C pulley. Its hard to identify the problem without being there.

[@yungkidnf]

this is the elantra touring, is it the same for the sedan?

[@kriswilson5305]

Yes

[@Mrualreadyknow83]

anybody knows if this works on 2010 elantra??

[@dadetailist3521]

Please read my post.

[@Mrualreadyknow83]

where? I don't see it

[@phillipgurule9881]

Yes I believe Elantra years 2007-2010 are the same

[@peterscherm118]

No visual

[@BigGuapi]

What kind of tutorial is this?😂

[@paulna5526]

hey fella, you forgot to tell us about the bottom bolt on the alternator which must be loosened to move the alternator, the hub bolt. clown, you cost me quite a bit of aggravation, if you're going to put stuff on the internet please know what you're talking about, it's misinformation from people like you that cause internets bad rep.

[@D12Diesel]

The pivot bolt does not always have to be loosened to move the alternator up or down and in my case it did not need to be. Perhaps I should have mentioned it in the video, though logic should have suggested to you that there will be a pivot place that may be seized up holding the alternator in place still.

[@nateg2701]

Ya I know. He said it would lift up very easily. Just saying.

[@jauronmiller6849]

To much talking