Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise and remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
HINT:
The pulley bolt for the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly is reverse threaded.
- Rotate the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise to align the holes and then insert a 5 mm hexagon wrench to secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly in place.
*a Hole
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise and remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.