Removing The Timing Belt
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Slacken off the belt tensioner
Slacken off the center screw for the belt tensioner slightly.
Hold the center screw still. Turn the tensioner eccentric counter-clockwise using a 6 mm Allen key. Turn to 10 o'clock.
Unhook and remove the timing belt.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the camshafts or the crankshaft when the timing belt has been removed.