Removal Procedure
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- Open the hood.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
- Remove the drive belt (1) from the pulleys and the drive belt tensioner.
- Slowly release the tension on the drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the breaker bar and socket and from the drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.