I'm working on a '99 Acura 3.2TL which has a similar engine to the Honda Accord V6 of this era and I was wondering if the only way to remove the timing belt cover is to remove the power steering pump belt or can it really be wiggled out from there? I'm just having the darndest time trying to get this timing belt cover off in order to do a valve lash adjustment and I just don't want to do any more work than is necessary.

 

how hard is it to take the belt off?
if its just loosening 2 bolts, then id just do that. never worked on that engine tho, so idk
GL

 

Well even though the service manual asks to take off the cover for inspection and no mention of removing the timing belt cover, it also mentions nothing about the "peep hole" in this cover which you can see with the marks the #cylinder that is at TDC.

 

so you just want the cover off to inspect the belt?
youre only adjusting valve lash right?
cant you see the belt when you remove the VC?