Ribbed belt, removing and installing: Removing

• Remove noise insulation -arrows-.
• Remove bumper.

  See FRONT BUMPER .

• Move lock carrier to service position.

  See LOCK CARRIER, SERVICE POSITION .

  Fig 1: Removing Noise Insulation

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• Remove viscous fan (counter-hold with pin wrench 3212).

NOTE: Viscous fan has LEFT-HAND thread: turn in direction indicated.

Fig 2: Removing Viscous Fan With Pin Wrench 3212

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• Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.
• Loosen ribbed belt by turning to right using a 17 mm box wrench until two holes are aligned with each other -arrow- and hold in position with mandrel 3204.

NOTE: Mark the direction of rotation of the ribbed belt with chalk or felt pen before removing. A used belt can break if it rotates in the opposite direction when reinstalled.

• Remove ribbed belt.

Fig 3: Locating Ribbed Belt By Turning Tensioner To Right Using A 17 mm Box Wrench

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