During operation, the auxiliary drive belt does not require tension adjustment during the entire service life, since the design uses an automatic belt tensioner

If the belt is very loose due to excessive wear (the tensioner lever has reached the stop on the housing), then the belt should be replaced

How to check and replace Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

Check the condition of the belt by external inspection

If the belt is heavily worn, it must be replaced

Also, a sign of the need to replace the belt is a characteristic whistle (belt slip)

Preparing the car for the task

Remove the right fender liner

How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

Turn the tensioner roller clockwise with the key until the belt loosens

How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

Remove the accessory drive belt from the tension roller and completely remove the belt

How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

To replace the lower guide roller, unscrew the fastening bolt and remove the guide roller

How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

To replace the upper tension roller, unscrew the bolt securing the upper tension roller

How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt

And filming the video

If it is necessary to replace the tensioner assembly with an automatic tensioner, unscrew the two bolts securing the tensioner and remove it

Install a new accessory drive belt and all removed parts in reverse order

Crank the crankshaft three full turns so that the accessory drive belt is in the correct position on the pulleys