Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Fig. 20 Drive Belt Removal. 4.5L:

Fig. 21 Drive Belt Removal.:

1. Disable airbag system as described under BODY ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ENTERTAINMENT/PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
2. Using suitable 1/2 inch breaker bar, rotate belt tensioner upward from drive belt, Fig. 20 and 21.
3. Remove accessory drive belt.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
5. Rearm airbag system as described under BODY ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ENTERTAINMENT/PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.