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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
  3. Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  5. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  6. Remove the right side engine mount bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Belt And Belt Idler Pulley
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  8. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
  9. Slide the drive belt off of the belt idler pulley (1).
  10. Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
  11. Remove the drive belt from the accessory drive pulleys.