DRIVE BELT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. While using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips B. Slide the cover towards the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A, and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note

      The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.

  2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 5 clips labeled A.

    2. Lift up the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly to detach the 4 clips labeled B, and remove the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET

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    1. Remove the 2 bolts.

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      Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.

    3. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.

    4. Hold the air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.

    5. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.

  4. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE


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      Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 ventilation hoses from the intake air connector pipe.

    2. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

    3. Loosen the 3 hose clamps, and remove the intake air connector pipe.

  5. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


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      Rotate the tensioner pulley counterclockwise to loosen the belt tension.

      Tech Tips

      The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-handed thread.


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        While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the holes. Insert a bar with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in.) into the holes to fix the belt tensioner in place.

    2. Remove the V belt.