Timing Belt: Disassembly

Remove the engine cover.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover
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Using a 16 mm socket, 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 The Power Steering Pump Pulley, Idler Pulley, Tensioner Pulley And Crankshaft Pulley
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Remove the upper and lower timing belt covers.

Fig 3: Removing The Upper And Lower Timing Belt Cover
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Remove the auto tensioner.

Fig 4: Remove The Auto Tensioner
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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 5: Adjusting Timing Marks
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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.