Removing Belt Tensioner

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Installation position of drive belt and belt tensioner:

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tensioner Installation Position

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Unscrew fastening screw at the bottom -arrow- of the tensioner.

Fig 2: Loosening Belt Tensioner
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Unscrew fastening screw at the top -arrow- of the belt tensioner.

Fig 3: Removing Belt Tensioner
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Lift the belt tensioner up and off.

Installation position of drive belt and belt tensioner:

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tensioner Installation Position

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Unscrew fastening screw at the bottom -arrow- of the tensioner.

Fig 2: Loosening Belt Tensioner
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Unscrew fastening screw at the top -arrow- of the belt tensioner.

Fig 3: Removing Belt Tensioner
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Lift the belt tensioner up and off.