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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install a 3/8 inch drive breaker bar to the drive belt tensioner arm.
  2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
  3. If equipped without air conditioning (A/C), remove the belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
    4. Fig 1: Drive Belt Routing & Tensioner (W/O A/C)
    GM869702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped with A/C, remove the belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner (2).
    6. Fig 2: Drive Belt Routing & Tensioner (W/ A/C)
    GM869700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the breaker bar from the drive belt tensioner.
  7. Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
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