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Drive Belt: Service and Repair



Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools

KM-6349 Fixing Rod


Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
2. Remove the lower engine cover and the right engine splash shield.
3. Remove the drive belt.

* Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner in the direction of the arrow at the projection (1) and lock with KM-6349 (2).
* Remove the drive belt.




Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive belt.

* Apply tension to the tensioner at the projection counterclockwise in the direction of the arrow.
* Remove the KM-6349 .
* Allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.

2. Install the lower engine cover and the right engine splash shield.
3. Lower the vehicle by its full height.


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