Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 2015 Toyota Highlander, and 2014 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
- SEPARATE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
- Remove the bolt, 4 screws and 4 clips and separate the front fender liner RH.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
See step 14
- REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise.
*a 5 mm Bi-hexagon Wrench - While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align its holes, and then insert a 5 mm hexagon wrench into the holes to secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner.
- Remove the V-ribbed belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner.
- Release the V-ribbed belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise.