Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
- Remove the front RH engine cover.
- Remove the drive belt
"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 generator. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner, with power tool.
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.