Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Raise the vehicle on the hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the right wheel and the splash shield.
- Install the J 44811 onto the tensioner. See Special Tools .
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the tensioner assembly.
- Remove the tensioner bolt.
CAUTION:
The tensioner assembly's internal parts are not serviceable. To avoid injury, do not disassemble the tensioner.
IMPORTANT:
To remove the tensioner bolt an access hole has been provided through the inner and outer engine rail.