Vibration Damper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Swivel Tensioner Clockwise -Arrow- And Then Lock Tensioner Using T10060 A

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-- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor ribbed belt. Refer to SUPERCHARGER RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- To release the tension on the ribbed belt, swivel the tensioner clockwise -arrow- and then lock using a Locking Pin T10060A.

-- Counterhold with the Wrench - Pin Type 3036 and remove the bolts -1- vibration damper.

Fig 2: Counterhold Engine Vibration Damper

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-- Remove the bolts and remove the vibration damper.