Removal [04/2013 - 08/2015]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 and 2014 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
See step 20
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise, remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
- While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise, align its holes, and then insert a 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
*a 5 mm Bi-hexagon Wrench
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise, remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.