2005 Subaru Forester Belt Replacement

[@timsorensen7901]

A big THANK YOU for the tip on loosening the radiator. I was pulling my hair out trying to get a socket in there to loosen the AC tensioner. Got it loosened and replaced the belts without too much trouble afterwards.

[@23hublock1]

The alternator bolt (top right) bolt needs to be loosened a couple of turns to allow the alternator to pivot downwards, then loosen the adjuster locker and then turn the adjuster. That top right bolt was staring you in the face dying to be loosened a couple of turns that's all. No need then to push down on the alternator hard or hit it with anything.

[@RediTtora]

Damn man I wish you lived nearby, I'm trying to do this shit myself and I have no experience

[@MaddoxMelton]

Depends. Mine was stuck and I had too

[@jakez9471]

Thank for this video, as it's almost identical to my Forester! Helped me get to work today, and save a pretty penny doing this myself!

[@jscarlsonup]

Thanks. The but about loosening the radiator was a big help.

[@Gapinsmt]

Thank you! Just did the repair on my 05 subaru forrester 2.5x manual transmission (everything was the same). about 20$ for both belts, free labor :)

[@TVsIsrael]

I just watched this and you helped me fix my car this morning! Very helpful and entertaining! Thank you!

[@iamnickdavis]

Great video, thank you. Getting belts tomorrow!

[@markpowers349]

I'm doing this today thank you for linking the belts.

[@refresh77]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@xdmkii]

Fixing to do both belts and the idler pulley on my '07 forester. Thanks for this video.

[@william_coduks]

Cheers man, easy as!

[@mothereartha7]

Thanks dude , lm going to check my pulley bearings for play, when l do min

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Thank you - I had the same problem with my radiator being in the way!

[@johnnyeswe]

Nice video! The radiator trick worked perfectly 👍

[@woody6791]

Radiator did not helped for me, it doesn't move even if I loose the bolts. Trying to think I have to remove the goddamn radiator completely just to replaced the idler pulley

[@johnnyeswe]

@@woody6791 Sorry for late reply. Strange if it doesn't move at all? Mine moved just enough.

[@bevanpalmer]

You can take one fan out... its two bolts and a plug

[@rileyhiggins4753]

Thank you very helpful video

[@churchyct8118]

How loose did you loosen the A/C belt?

[@barryjones9362]

I was wondering whether, in the event that the AC doesn't work anyway and the AC compressor bearing is making that high pitched sound, can the car be safely driven after simply removing the ac belt? That is, does the AC belt drive anything else besides the AC? And also whether the removal of the belt might loosen the tension on the serpentine belt?

[@seanbriley-oq8qb]

Still need an answer on this too

[@barryjones9362]

@@seanbriley-oq8qb Don't worry. I went ahead and cut off the belt driving the AC for a Subaru. For a 2003 Subaru this belt drives nothing except AC, so cutting it off changed nothing, except to eliminate that metallic whine. If such removal leads to other belts squeaking for lack of tightness, well, retightening them is child's play. Good luck.

[@daitedve1984]

Looking at radiator with plastic top I would say you have to replace it too :) (on full aluminium body)

[@brol1k]

What’s the size of the tensioner bolt on the timing belt? Mine is super rusty and about to snap.

[@adrianamorphous]

Anyone know why the power steering pump/alternator belt would break after 8 months? I replaced it in May and it was squeaking again 3 months later. Just broke last night. Was my tightening off?

[@irbis056]

Propably steering pump is dying. Is it wet around there somewhere?

[@adrianamorphous]

@@irbis056 No wetness. it actually just broke again lol

[@refresh77]

@@adrianamorphous Did you find the issue? My power steering pump/alternator belt broke after 25k miles.

[@adrianamorphous]

@@refresh77 I'm not totally sure it stayed on for the last year then slipped off (didn't break) I put it back on, started my car and instantly slipped off again. I took it to the shop 4 months ago and they replaced the harmonic balancer. It's fine fine so far

[@alecdangelo73]

I just replaced my alternator and my accessories belt. At first everything was great but I had a squeak when turning my wheel. After tightening the belt and driving the vehicle my engine revs up to 5k RPMs (only when my heat is on). This has been an issue before but was remedied after replacing the alternator and battery. Anyone else ever experience this issue on an 05 forester? Can’t find any solutions online and am at a loss at this point. I’m going to try and loosen the belt a little but it seems impossible to find the sweet spot to where power steering and heat works. Thanks for any suggestions.

[@scrunchymacscruff1244]

All I need is how to loosen over tight belts..which are hot including pulleys, and you smell hot rubber when operating on any highway. I guess I'm covered, here, for that. Thanks.

[@alexkirchhoff9603]

Yo that heck of nut gave issue... Lmaooo. I took it out even the fans, but I think is gonna be ok. Thanks for

[@mariagens6113]

What did you use to loosen the tricky bolt

[@JRobling]

Just a small low profile wrench

[@mariagens6113]

@@JRobling okay i cant fuckin do this help

[@mariagens6113]

@@JRobling update : i figured it out thank you

[@mattcorman4351]

@@mariagens6113 lol what’d you do! Also having a hell of a time with this.

[@matt9264]

Great fucking video. Life saver.

[@S0ulSUrviv0R713]

I think I found the solution to my issue 😁 Thank You! 🙏🏼👍🏼 ....I like the humor, you sound like me when talk about shit 😂 "AnywhOz!"

[@slayn2]

Pro tip just remove the 2 top bolts and the whole tensioner piece comes out and you don't need to reach the bottom one

[@robaldridge6505]

your brakes are not up under the hood, that red dust is (was) your a/c clutch, I get to do this next week.... ugh!!!

[@mothereartha7]

I would just grind the socket down.

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

You didnt even show how to tension the belt tho.....that bolt is reverse threaded

[@bobbylindsay6406]

What would cause mine not to come off with the alternator dropped down all the way

[@Gapinsmt]

nothing really, you can always cut the belt off entirely with a sharp blade. just did the repair and cant think of any possible reason, sorry if thats not helpful