Repair Procedures: Replacement
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- To release the tension, turn the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and then remove the drive belt (A).
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NOTE: Install the drive belt in the following order:
Crankshaft damper pulley → A/C compressor pulley → Idler Pulley → alternator pulley → Idler Pulley → water pump pulley → drive belt auto tensioner pulley.
Rotate the auto tensioner arm by turning the auto tensioner arm boss (A) counterclockwise using a wrench. After installing the drive belt to the auto tensioner pulley, slowly release the auto tensioner arm. - Install in the reverse order of removal.