Removal & Installation: Removal

Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and then remove the drive belt (A).

Type A

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Type B

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NOTE:

Install the drive belt in the following order:
Crankshaft damper pulley → A/C compressor pulley → Idler pulley → Alternator pulley → Idler pulley → Water pump pulley → Drive belt auto tensioner pulley.

Rotate the auto tensioner arm by turning the auto tensioner arm boss (A) counterclockwise using a wrench. After installing the drive belt to the auto tensioner pulley, slowly release the auto tensioner arm.

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Make sure the belt is installed in the same position it was assembled at the factory.