Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation: Removal

Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
Loosen belt tensioner by turning tensioner (1) clockwise.
CAUTION: Do not turn tensioner pulley with a torque higher than 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft).
While keeping tensioner in the loose position remove accessory drive belt (2).

Fig 1: Loosening Belt Tensioner By Turning Tensioner Clockwise
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