Ribbed Belt: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the front part of the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Ribbed Belt:

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to a reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt.

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- Rotate the belt tensioner -1- as shown using a 15 mm box end wrench -A- in the -direction of the arrow- and secure it using the locking pin T10060 A.

Fig 1: Identifying Rotation Of Tensioner Secured In Position With Locking Pin T10060A

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-- Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt.

Generator and Coolant Pump Ribbed Belt:

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to a reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt.

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- Relieve tension on the tensioner -1- for the A/C compressor ribbed belt (remove the locking pin T10060 A).

-- Install thelocking pin T10060 A into the tensioner -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Pin Inserted T10060A Into Tensioning Element

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-- Rotate the tensioner -2- using a 15 mm box end wrench -A- in the -direction of the arrow- and secure it using the locking pin T10060 A.

-- Remove the generator and coolant pump ribbed belt.