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5. Remove complete intake system: throttle body coupler (A), Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor (B), airbox (C) and
alternator duct (D).
6. Unscrew the fan coupler from the water pump pulley. (***Note the coupler is reverse threaded!) Remove the
fan blade and store for later use.
7. Remove the upper radiator hose from engine (C). Remove the AC serpentine belt by de-tensioning its spring
loaded tensioner at point (A). Next, remove the accessory serpentine belt by depressing its spring
loaded tensioner at point (B). (**Note: Some tensioners have a hex which you can turn to depress the
tensioner, others may require you to depress by torqing the bolt through the actual idler.)
