Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove front RH engine side cover.
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 Tool.
Tool number: - (J-46535)

Fig 1: Holding Hexagonal Part In Pulley Center Of Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
- 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.
Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
NOTE: Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
Loosen auxiliary drive belt from water pump pulley in sequence, and remove it.