Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 5
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
- While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the service hole for the belt tensioner and the belt tensioner fixing position, and then insert a bar of 5 mm (0.197 in.) into the service hole to fix the belt tensioner in place.
HINT:
The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-hand thread.
- Remove the V belt.
- While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the service hole for the belt tensioner and the belt tensioner fixing position, and then insert a bar of 5 mm (0.197 in.) into the service hole to fix the belt tensioner in place.