Drive Belt Tensioner

2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Drive Belt Tensioner



Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) - Exploded View

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Exploded View

NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

NOTE: The A/C drive belt procedure must be preformed before removing the Accessory drive belt. REFER to Air Conditioning (AC) Compressor Belt - 2.0L GDI .

NOTE: Do not rotate the tensioner by the pulley bolt.









RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.