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2AR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: REMOVAL

HINT
The high strength drive belt is used for the generator side drive belt.

When replacing the drive belt, use Toyota genuine drive belt or equivalent high strength drive belt. If the high strength drive belt is not used, durability of the belt may become less than expected. The high strength drive belt is a belt with Aramid core which has higher strength compared to usually available belts with PET or PEN core.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

5. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT (for Vane Pump)

(a) Attach a wrench to the hexagonal portion of the belt tensioner as shown in the illustration, rotate the belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt.





6. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT (for Compressor and Generator)

(a) Attach a wrench to the hexagonal portion of the belt tensioner as shown in the illustration, rotate the belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt.