Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the right wheel housing liner front section. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If the ribbed belt is to be reinstalled mark the running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation.

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt For Vehicles With Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

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-- Secure the tensioning system using : T10060A .

-- Remove the ribbed belt.