Ribbed Belt: Removing

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-- Pull front engine cover off -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Cover, Electrical Connector, And Left Air Guide Hose

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- Pivot tensioning device in direction of -arrow- to relieve tension on ribbed belt.

Fig 2: Releasing Ribbed Belt Tension

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-- Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning device.