7. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
Drive Belt Tensioner Removal1. Loosen the following before removing the drive belt if removing the front timing belt cover:
^ Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
^ Loosen the power steering pump pulley bolts.
2. Use a wrench on the center bolt of the tensioner pulley to rotate it downward.
3. Remove the belt from the tensioner.
4. Remove the belt from the accessory drive pulleys.
5. Remove the belt tensioner bolts.
6. Remove the tensioner from the engine.