Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2017 - 10/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2018 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2022 - ]
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2017 - 10/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2018 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - ]
- REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER
See step 19
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 4
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise.
*a 5 mm Hexagon Wrench - Turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise to align its holes, and then insert a 5 mm hexagon wrench to secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
- Remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly.
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise.