So, just finished replacing the Serpentine/Accessories belt and while some people may have done it faster, I had problems.

I'll write it off to older age and a learning curve

Here are my suggestions and also suggestions for tools:

1) You will need 10, 12 and 14 mm multi-point sockets, and preferably a long-handled ratchet, but if you don't, and your hands are small enough, a short handles ratchet or wrench will work.

2) Harbor Freight makes a ratcheting breaker bar which helps break loose the long 14 mm bracket bolt, located in the 6 o'clock position directly below the 12 mm bolt that connects to the alternator bracket. You will also use the 12 mm for the long belt tensioner screw.

3) LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT, I was wise enough to spend a little extra to get a magnetized work light, also at Harbor Freight. Unfortunately, the magnet gave way due to vibration, fell, and banged me in the eye and nose. Safety first.

4) This belt fits various XD models this one was a perfect fit for my 2010 XD. I got a great price, about 50 percent less than retail, the only problem is that the belt was shipped in a very small USPS package and was distorted and crimped in weird places along the circumference. That gave me problems threading the belt around the pulleys and up to the alternator.

5) Save headaches and remove the passenger side front tire, so you can access and remove the splash shield, otherwise, especially if you are working alone, you will be guessing. It's critical to see the pulleys on the lower engine compartment. Car ramps will work as well, but, if, like me, you worked alone that tire being in the way will quickly become an irritant.

6) Get some flexible work gloves because if you have large hands they will get skinned up working in close quarters.

7) I couldn't for the life of me get the belt threaded, I would be down below and wrap the belt pulleys in the correct orientation, then go to the top to pull it over that alternator pulley, only to have it slip off the idler pulley again and again. IF you can get a helper, do it, an extra pair of hands (and a belt that isn't dimpled may make it a lot easier.

As seen in these videos below, you will loosen the top and bottom bolts that hold the alternator to the breach, and you will be pushing the alternator away from you and towards the engine to get it to the point where you could get enough slack to both remove the old belt and install the new.

9) I spent 45 dollars on tools and parts, so I saved about a hundred in retail shop parts cost and labor. I'm not sure if it was worth it, I am exhausted and beat up.

10 Links to helpful videos are , and . This engine type works for SCION and applies to Corolla,t it's the same procedures.