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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 7 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.

    3. Freestyle only 

  3. Remove the 3 A/C compressor pulley shield retainers and the shield.

    4. All vehicles 

  4. Using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
  5. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    • To install, tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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