Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
- Remove the front RH side cover.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into the retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
- Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner, with power tool.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley).