Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Vehicles with Generator: 

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt For Vehicles With Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

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-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to Figure.

-- Turn the tensioning system slightly in direction of -arrow- and remove the : T10060A  .

Vehicles with Starter Generator: 

Fig 2: Direction Of Turning The Tensioner

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-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to Figure.

• If the ribbed belt tensioner is not locked the assembly condition must be created next. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONING DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH STARTER GENERATOR - 2. If no ribbed belt is installed (for example ripped): .

-- Turn the tensioning system slightly in direction of -arrow- and remove the : T10060A  .

Continuation for All Vehicles: 

-- Release the tension on the tensioner.

-- Check whether the ribbed belt is routed correctly.

-- Start the engine and check whether the ribbed belt runs correctly.