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… Definitely not a solo DIY.

Why?

Because, holding the tensioner with the tensioner tool and trying to stick an allen key wrench into the socket at the same time is impossible.

Edit: Drove Cherise around a day after installing, and I must say the car is responsive. My old belt must have loosened up over the past 4 years but not enough that it would noticeably slip.

Oh and I also had a MASTER technician check out my ride and awesomely enough, Cherise is doing well on her bushings and what not even at the 4 year mark.  The only thing that would become a problem in the next 5k miles or so is my motor mount, but that’s because I never leave 2nd gear in rush hour traffic.

Edit: Here is the PDF file how-to for the DIY belt change.  I take no credit or liability for someone doing their own DIY.  I’m just hosting the file.