2006 Odyssey serpentine belt replacement

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Just got done changing the serpentine belt on my 2006 Odyssey and thought I'd post a few helpful hints:

Socket size for the tensioner release is 19mm.

I removed the power steering fluid reservoir to more easily access the pulleys for putting the belt back on.

I removed the hose from the power steering pump so I could get enough movement out of the tensioner release. I used a Craftsman serpentine belt tool and it's kind of long. I also had to have my son hold the hood up so I could put the hood stand down as this was getting the way also.

I wish I had put a towel down under the power steering hose when I disconnected it. I moved the hose so it was pointing up right away to minimize the fluid loss but some spilled out when I was removing the hose.

It was hard to find the tensioner release nut. I initially thought it was the hex nut for the idler pulley but quickly realized that wasn't it. I found a picture online but wasn't sure how to post it here.

Hope this is helpful to someone.