Removing "V" ribbed belt

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Remove right sound damping tray: Refer to NOISE INSULATION (GASOLINE ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW or NOISE INSULATION (DIESEL ENGINES), ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Mark direction of travel of "V" ribbed belt.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt In Tapped Hole Of Belt Tensioner

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Screw 8 mm x 80 bolt into tapped hole - A - of belt tensioner until pressure on "V" ribbed belt is released.

NOTE:

Screw the bolt in only far enough to make it possible to remove the "V" ribbed belt. Otherwise, the belt tensioner housing can be damaged.

Remove "V" ribbed belt.