Timing Belt Removal - Toyota 1 MZ–FE Manual

1MZ–FE ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL

TIMING BELT REMOVAL

(See Components for Removal and Installation)
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (–) TERMINAL CABLE
FROM BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the 'LOCK'
position and the negative (–) terminal cable is discon–
nected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
(a) Disconnect the reservoir hose.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the reservoir tank.
3. REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
Loosen the pivot bolt and adjusting lock bolt, and
remove the drive belt.
4. REMOVE RH FRONT WHEEL
5. REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL
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