Drive Belt Auto TENSIONER Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

• A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

CAUTION:

• If the rubber part of the drive belt auto tensioner is damaged by a screwdriver or other tool, oil in the hydraulic pressure unit could leak and the tensioner may not operate normally. Be careful not to damage the rubber part of the drive belt auto tensioner.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Rubber Part

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1. Remove the plug hole plate. (Refer to PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the bolt shown in the figure and set the PCM wiring harness aside.
   Fig 2: Identifying Plug Hole Plate Bolt With Torque Specifications

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3. Remove the generator drive belt. (Refer to DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
   Fig 3: Turning Drive Belt Auto Tensioner

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   COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
   
   

   1	Drive belt auto tensioner (See Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Installation Note .)