Ribbed Belt TENSIONING Damper, Removing And Installing, Vehicle With Starter Generator: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

Different versions of the ribbed belt tensioners.

Versions with mounting tab with flattened contour:

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-- Position the ribbed belt tensioner >>1<< as shown at the same time pay attention that the mounting tab is aligned with the flattened contour -2- at approximately -12 o'clock-.

Versions without mounting tab with flattened contour:

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt Tensioner - Tightening Specifications and Sequence

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-- Position the ribbed belt tensioner -1- as shown.

Continuation for all:

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .