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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (W/HP2 Front)
    GM307286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
    • Throttle body
    • Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
  2. Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet duct.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
    4. Fig 2: Drive Belt Routing
    GM678802Courtesy 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.
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