Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Idler Roller Bolt -Arrow-

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

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the idler roller.

Fig 2: Swivel Tensioner Clockwise -Arrow- And Then Lock Tensioner Using T10060 A

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CAUTION:

Risk of damage 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.

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

-- Remove the ribbed belt.