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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Accessory Drive Belt, Tensioner and Pulley
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

Part 1 0f 2:




Part 2 Of 2:





To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 1: Accessory Drive Belt Removal Note





1. Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
- Push the spring clip towards the belt tensioner to lock the accessory drive belt tensioner in place.

Item 1: Accessory Drive Belt Installation Note





1. Install the accessory drive belt.
- Position the accessory drive belt onto the engine.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise until spring clip releases.
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