REMOVAL

1.While securely holding the square hole (A) in pulley center of auto tensioner (1) with a spinner handle, move spinner handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of drive belt).
■ CAUTION ■
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

| : Loosening direction of drive belt

2.Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter [hexagonal wrench (C) shown as example in the figure] through the holding boss (B) to lock auto-tensioner pulley arm.

3.Remove drive belt.

- Keep auto-tensioner pulley arm locked after drive belt is removed.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
■ CAUTION ■

- Check drive belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
- Check drive belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
- Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered drive belt and pulley groove.