Ribbed Belt

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locking Pin T10060A

Removing

-- Disconnect the electrical connector on the mass airflow (MAF) sensor -G70- -3-.

Fig 1: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 Electrical Harness Connector, Clips & Front Air Intake Connector On Lock Carrier

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-- Open clips -1 and 2- and remove air guide hose from MAF sensor.

-- Remove front air intake connector on lock carrier -4-.

-- Remove engine cover.

-- Pull the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister with connected lines upward -arrow- out of the retainer and lay it aside.

Fig 2: Identifying EVAP Canister

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NOTE:

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

-- Mark the rotation direction on the ribbed belt.

-- Pivot the ribbed belt tensioner in direction of -arrow- to relieve tension on ribbed belt.

Fig 3: Identifying Method To Relieve Tension On Poly V-Belt

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-- Secure tensioning element using the T10060A.

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Tensioner With Locking Pin T10060 A

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-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Make sure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (generator and Air Conditioner (A/C) compressor) are secured tightly.

-- Place ribbed belt onto belt pulleys of crankshaft and A/C compressor.

Fig 5: Identifying Ribbed Belt Routing

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-- Place ribbed belt onto generator belt pulley lastly, and release tensioner.

-- Check ribbed belt for correct positioning.

-- Start the engine and check the belt running.