Sealing Flange, Belt Pulley Side: Removing

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-- Follow repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor ribbed belt. Refer to Remove A/C Compressor Ribbed Belt .

-- Secure the crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, LOCKING .

-- Remove the belt pulley from the crankshaft.

-- Remove the tensioner -1-. Refer to Removing .

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Element & Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Beginning at the alignment sleeves -arrows-, remove the sealing flange -1- with a screwdriver -A-.

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver And Trim Removal Wedge 3409 To Press Off Sealing Flange

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-- Use the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 to support the screwdriver and do not damage the sealing surface on the cylinder block.

The sealing flange will be damaged when removing.

-- Press off sealing flange completely.

NOTE: After removing sealing flange, clean Trim Removal Wedge 3409 which is intended for the removal of interior equipment parts.