DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER

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  2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

    1. A290826

      Remove the 3 clips.

    2. Detach the 4 hooks and remove the radiator support opening cover.

  3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

    1. A207250

      Remove the 5 clips and under cover RH.

  4. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

    1. A284501E02

      Attach a wrench to the hexagonal portion (A) or (B) of the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *a

      5 mm Hexagon Wrench

      *b

      Hole

      *c

      Gap

    2. Rotate the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly clockwise to align the hole with the gap, and then insert a 5 mm hexagon wrench into the hole and gap to secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.

    3. Remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.