Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation: Removal

Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
Remove right side front fender lower lining.
Loosen belt tension by turning tensioner (1) in clockwise direction using wrench (2). After loosening, remove accessory drive belt (3).
NOTE: Do not apply torque of 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft) or higher to the tensioner pulley .

Fig 1: Turning Tensioner Using Wrench
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