Removal And Installation

DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY

Removal and Installation


Removal

1.Remove the following parts.
- Engine cover: Exploded View.
- Cowl top cover and extension cowl top: Exploded View.
- Vacuum lines: Exploded View.
- Air duct: Exploded View.
- Front fender protector (RH): Exploded View.
- Ground cable (between front cover and radiator core support)
2.Remove drive belt. Removal And Installation.
- Keep drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked after drive belt are removed.
3.Support the bottom surface of engine using a transmission jack, and then remove the engine mounting bracket (RH) and the engine mounting insulator (RH). Exploded View.

CAUTION:
Never damage or scratch oil pan (lower) when supporting.
4.Loosen mounting bolt and remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
- Lift the front side of the engine with a jack sustaining engine base to remove mounting bolt.

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
When installing drive belt auto-tensioner, be careful not to interfere with water pump pulley.