Just got done installing this belt about an hour ago. I recently went on a ski trip with my 2014 Sequoia where the air temperature got below 0F and my original belt with 63k miles on it started slipping. When the temp warmed back up again the slipping stopped but I wanted to replace the belt anyway. Took a chance on ordering this hoping it was the current version of the old "Goodyear Gatorback" drive belt, and it is. Somewhere along the way Continental purchased the name and technology from Goodyear. I had very good luck with the Gatorback on another SUV years ago and wanted one on my Sequoia, this belt is better than OEM in my opinion. Fit was perfect and at startup was quieter. At the next belt change (110K miles or so) I'll also be changing the tensioner and the idler pulley to be on the safe side.
As far as installation, if you can change your oil you can do this. Detailed instructions can be found online but all you need are sockets to remove the belly pan, a 14mm socket on a breaker bar to take the tension off the belt, and a 5mm hex key to hold the tensioner in place while you change the belt
Took me about 45 minutes because I triple-checked that the belt was installed properly on all pulleys
I'll be buying this same belt again in 55-60k miles to be on the safe side.
| Manufacturer | Continental ContiTech |
|---|---|
| Brand | Continental |
| Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 6 x 1 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 4080948 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4080948 |
