Drive Belt Removal
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (EBS MODELS)
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Position the vehicle on a level surface. Put the transmission in PARK (P) and lock the parking brake.
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Elevate and safely support the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove the left side panel / footwell. See Side Panel / Footwell Removal.
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Loosen the PVT outlet duct clamp.
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Remove the 10 fasteners securing the outer PVT cover to the inner PVT cover.
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Using care, pull the outer PVT cover out the side of the vehicle.
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Note the orientation of the drive belt so that it can be installed in the same direction.
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Insert the Belt Removal Tool 1 (included in your vehicle’s toolkit) into the threaded hole on the driven clutch as shown and turn clockwise to spread the clutch.
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Carefully walk the belt off the driven clutch and remove from the drive clutch.
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (NON-EBS MODELS)
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Position the vehicle on a level surface. Put the transmission in PARK (P) and lock the parking brake.
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Elevate and safely support the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove the left side panel / footwell. See Side Panel / Footwell Removal.
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Loosen the PVT inlet duct clamps to remove the PVT inlet duct from the outer PVT cover.
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Loosen the PVT outlet duct clamps.
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Remove the 8 fasteners securing the outer PVT cover to the inner PVT cover.
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Using care, pull the outer PVT cover out the side of the vehicle.
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Note the orientation of the drive belt so that it can be installed in the same direction.
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Squeeze the belt in the center to spread the driven clutch sheaves.
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Carefully walk the belt off the driven clutch and remove from the drive clutch.