Drive Belt Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent, commercially available

1. Remove the right side engine compartment cover.
   Fig 1: Removing Right Side Engine Compartment Cover

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2. Move the auto-tensioner (A) with the belt tension release tool (B) to relieve tension from the drive belt (C), then remove the drive belt.
   Fig 2: Identifying Auto-Tensioner (A), Belt Tension Release Tool (B) And Drive Belt (C)

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3. Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
   NOTE: For belt routing, see the charging system component location index (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX & DRIVE BELT ROUTING ).