DRIVE BELT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


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      Remove the 9 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER


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      Remove the 4 screws and 2 bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Pull down the fender liner so that the front lower bumper absorber can be removed in the next step.

    2. A005TN1

      Remove the 3 screws, 8 bolts and front lower bumper absorber.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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      Remove the 5 clips and under cover.

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Rough Road Area Specification Vehicles)


    1. A005U17

      Remove the 3 bolts and under cover.

  5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH


    1. A005V2G

      Remove the 5 clips and under cover.

  6. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT


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      Using SST, slowly turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner clockwise.

      SST
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      CAUTION:

      Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the parts.

      Note


      • Make sure that SST and other tools are set to the tensioner securely.

      • When compressing the V-ribbed belt tension, slowly turn the tensioner.

    2. Remove the belt from each pulley and slowly return the tensioner.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the parts.