Drive Belt Removal
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Position the vehicle on a level surface. Put the transmission in PARK (P) and lock the temporary brake lock.
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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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Remove the three fasteners from the rear passenger foot support bracket.
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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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Remove the three inner PVT cover fasteners.
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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 Clutch Spreader 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.