Removal Procedure
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to 
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
 .
 
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to 
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
 .
 
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to 
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
 .
 
- Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
 
- Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the belt.
 
- Remove the A/C belt from the pulleys.
 
- Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
 
- Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
 
- Clean and inspect the belt surfaces of all the pulleys.
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the A/C belt around the crankshaft balancer.
 
- Install a ratchet into the A/C drive belt tensioner adapter opening.
 
- Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on the tensioner.
 
- Install the A/C belt over the idler pulley.
 
- Install the A/C belt around the A/C compressor pulley.
 
- Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
 
- Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
 
- Inspect the A/C belt for proper installation and alignment.
 
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to 
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
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Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the engine shield bolts.
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine shield bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
 
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to 
Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
 .