Drive Belt Removal/Installation

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Remove the splash shield (see step 19 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Move the tensioner (A) with a wrench (B) in the direction shown to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.
With A/C:

Fig 1: Moving Tensioner With Wrench (With A/C)
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Without A/C:

Fig 2: Moving Tensioner With Wrench (Without A/C)
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Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: For belt routing, see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .