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Drive Belt Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1581764  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  3. Remove the engine mount snubber. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Bracket Replacement.
  4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner spring tension.
  5. Remove the drive belt.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1581764  Size: SH
  1. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner spring tension.
  2. Install the drive belt.
  3. Install the engine mount snubber. Refer to Engine Mount Snubber Bracket Replacement.
  4. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  5. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.

Drive Belt Replacement Convertible

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1749875  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  3. Remove the engine mount bracket bolt (2).
  4. Remove the engine mount bracket spacer (1).

  5. Object Number: 1581764  Size: SH
  6. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner spring tension.
  7. Remove the drive belt.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1581764  Size: SH
  1. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to release the tensioner spring tension.
  2. Install the drive belt.

  3. Object Number: 1749875  Size: SH

    Note: The spacer has a nominal length of 36.0 mm (1.42 in). If the spacer cannot be reinstalled, the spacer will require the ends to be buffed slightly using a crocus cloth or emery paper in order to bring the length to a minimum of 35.80 mm (1.41 in).

  4. Install the engine mount bracket spacer (1).
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the engine mount bracket bolt (2).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  8. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
  9. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.