Timing Belt: Removal

Remove the engine cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover
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Using a [16 mm], rotate the tensioner arm clockwise (about 14°) and remove the belt from the pulley.
Remove the power steering pump pulley, idler pulley, tensioner pulley and crankshaft pulley.

Fig 2: Removing Belt From Pulleys
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Remove the upper and lower timing belt covers.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper & Lower Timing Belt Covers
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Remove the auto tensioner.
NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing mark to set the No.1 cylinder's piston to TDC (compression stroke).
At this time, the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket and cylinder head cover should coincide with each other.

Fig 4: Rotating Crankshaft
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Unbolt the tensioner to remove the timing belt.
NOTE: If you plan to use the timing belt again, mark the rotation direction on the belt so you reinstall it correctly.

Fig 5: Veiw Of Timing Belt
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