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Idler Removal/Installation

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NOTE:
  • The idler is only installed to vehicles without A/C.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Drive belt (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connectors.
    G13174632Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Detach the clip.
  5. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Idler Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13174633Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the idler.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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