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Removal And Installation





DRIVE BELT


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover with power tool.





2. While securely holding the square hole (A) in pulley center of auto tensioner (1) with a spinner handle, move spinner handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of drive belt).

Black arrow indicates Loosening direction of drive belt


CAUTION:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately
6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter [hexagonal wrench (C) shown as example in the figure] through the holding boss (B) to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
4. Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Check drive belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
- Check drive belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
- Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered drive belt and pulley groove.