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Removal Procedure

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  1. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
    • The throttle body
    • The mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
  2. Remove the outlet duct bolt.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    G02129013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  5. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  6. Remove the belt from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  7. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner.
  8. Remove the breaker bar and socket and from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
  9. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
    Fig 2: Drive Belt Routing
    G02129014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.