Accessory Drive Belt: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- Remove the retainers and remove the RH front underbody splash shield.
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- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.