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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  4. Fig 1: Drive Belt
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  5. Remove the drive belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  6. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the breaker bar and socket and from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  8. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.