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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Remove the retaining bolt for the coolant recovery reservoir and set the reservoir aside.
  3. Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on the drive belt tensioner arm and rotate the arm counterclockwise.
  4. Remove the drive belt.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner arm.
    Fig 1: Rotating Drive Belt Tensioner Arm Counterclockwise
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