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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the front RH side cover.
  2. While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) using suitable tool.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Belt
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    WARNING:
    • Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.)
  3. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
    • Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
  4. Loosen auxiliary drive belt from water pump pulley and then remove it from the other pulleys.
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