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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Belt Dressing Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290087  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air filter housing assembly bolts and the air intake tube.
  2. Remove the air filter housing assembly from the vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 1290088  Size: SH
  4. Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.

  5. Object Number: 1290089  Size: SH
  6. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1290089  Size: SH
  1. Use a wrench to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing the tensioner and releasing the tension on the serpentine accessory drive belt.
  2. With the wrench in place on the tensioner bolt, loop the serpentine accessory drive belt loosely over the pulleys.

  3. Object Number: 1290090  Size: SH
  4. Slip the belt over the tensioner.
  5. Remove the wrench from the tensioner bolt and the belt will tighten itself.

  6. Object Number: 1290087  Size: SH
  7. Install the air filter housing assembly into the vehicle
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the air intake tube and the air filter housing assembly bolts and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).