Ribbed belt, removing and installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Placing Ribbed Belt Over Belt Pulley

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Place ribbed belt over belt pulley in specified sequence.

Generator
Ribbed belt
Idler roller
Vibration damper
Tensioning roller

NOTE:

When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

Fig 2: Positioning Torque Wrench On Belt Tensioner Hex Bolt

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Position torque wrench on belt tensioner hex bolt and pre-tighten ribbed belt to 70 Nm.
At the same time, tighten tensioning bolt - arrow - to 22 Nm.

The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Start engine and check belt running.

Fig 3: Placing Torque Support On Rubber Buffer For Torque Support

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Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.
Install the front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
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