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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Oil Filler Cap » Remove
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 1
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 1
  1. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Remove
  3. Install the oil filler cap after removal of the intake manifold cover to prevent debris from falling into the engine.
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 2
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 2
  1. { If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. { If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Remove
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 3
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 3
  1. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Remove [9x]
  2. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Remove
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 4
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 4
  1. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Remove [4x]
  2. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Remove [2x]
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 5
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 5
  1. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Pull forward and upward on the engine front cover (2) to release the 5 retaining grommets from the ball studs.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 6
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 6
  1. {with RC1} Remove the underbody splash shield. 14.1. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 14.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [4x]
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 7
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 7

14.3. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Remove

Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 8
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 8
  1. {without RC1} Remove the front bumper fascia extension. 15.1. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Remove [10x] 15.2. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Remove [8x]
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 9
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 9

15.3. Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.

Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 10
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 10
  1. Engine Front Cover (2) » Remove
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 11
Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement — figure 11

  1. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise to release the drive belt tension.

  2. Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).

  3. Remove the accessory drive primary belt (2) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure

  4. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) to the vehicle.

  5. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise.

  1. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) around all pulleys.

  1. Engine Front Cover (2) » Install

  2. {without RC1} Install the front bumper fascia extension.

5.4. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (1) » Install

5.5. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications 5.6. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [10x] — Fastener Specifications

  1. {with RC1} Install the underbody splash shield. 6.1. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Install

6.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten[4x] — Fastener Specifications 6.3. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Install and tighten[4x] — Fastener Specifications  7. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Push down and rearward on the engine front cover (2) to engage the 5 retaining grommets to the ball studs.
  2. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  1. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Install [2x]

  2. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 11.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 11.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 11.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 11.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  3. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  4. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Install

  5. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Install [9x]

  6. { If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Install

  7. { If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  8. Oil Filler Cap » Remove

  9. Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Install

  10. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  11. Oil Filler Cap » Install