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The following operations will be needed due to the serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-tensioner.

Securely insert the spindle handle or ratchet handle with a 12.7mm (1/2-inch) insertion angle into the jig hole of the auto-tensioner, and turn the auto-tensioner counterclockwise until it hits the stopper.
CAUTION: To reuse the drive belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating direction (to the right) on the back of the belt using chalk, etc.

Fig 1: Turning Auto-Tensioner Counterclockwise
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Align hole A with hole B, insert an L-shaped hexagon wrench, etc. to fix and then remove the drive belt.

Fig 2: Aligning Hole A With Hole B, Inserting An L-Shaped Hexagon Wrench
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.