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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Rotating Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    GM1759720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the passenger side diagonal brace, if more clearance is required. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement .
  2. Reposition the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC), if more clearance is required.
  3. Install the EN-47988  , to the drive belt tensioner. See Special Tools .
  4. Rotate the EN-47988  clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt tensioner. See Special Tools .
  5. Fig 2: View Of Drive Belt Routing, Drive Belt Tensioner & Pulleys
    GM1759721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the drive belt (1) from over the power steering pump pulley.
  7. Slowly release the EN-47988  . See Special Tools .
  8. Remove the EN-47988  from the belt tensioner. See Special Tools .
  9. Remove the drive belt (1) from around all the other pulleys.
  10. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.