Removing ribbed belt

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NOTE:

Mark ribbed belt direction of rotation before removing. Make sure ribbed belt is seated correctly in pelt pulley when installing.

Remove engine cover.

Fig 1: Locating Return Hose

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Pull off return hose - 1 - (with blue marking) and collect fuel that may leak out with a cloth.
Seal lines to avoid contamination of fuel system.
Observe rules for cleanliness → Rules for cleanliness .
Removing right hand insulation tray: → 50 BODY, FRONT

Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt In Threaded Hole Of Tensioning Element

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Screw M8x45 bolt into threaded hole - A - of tensioning element until ribbed belt is no longer under tension.

NOTE:

Screw bolt in sufficiently so that the ribbed belt can be removed and no further, otherwise the tensioner element housing may be damaged.

Remove ribbed belt.