DRIVE BELT > REMOVAL

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HINT:
Use a Toyota genuine belt or an equivalent high strength belt when replacing the belt. If a high strength belt is not used, the durability of the belt may be insufficient. A high strength belt is reinforced with an aramid core and is stronger than the other belts with PET (polyester) or PEN (polyethylene naphthalate) core.



1. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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  1. Remove the 3 clips and the No. 3 engine under cover.



2. REMOVE NO. 1 V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT (w/ Air Conditioning System)


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  1. Loosen bolts A and B.

  1. Remove the No. 1 V belt.



3. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT


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  1. Release the V belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

  1. While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the holes, and then insert a 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.