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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT-ACCESSORY  .
  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the drive belt.
  4. Remove the A/C drive belt from the pulleys.
  5. Slowly release tension on the A/C drive belt tensioner.
  6. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
  7. Clean and inspect the drive belt surfaces of the pulleys.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Conditioning Drive Belt
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