Installing the belt tensioner

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The belt tensioner must be installed to relieve the tension. The special tools or transportation retainers must be installed for disassembly.

Guide the belt tensioner (1) in at the alternator and install.
Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Belt tensioner to alternator/starter motor generator
M8X30	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE ALTERNATOR .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE RIGHT BRAKE AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR IN THE MOUNT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SERVOMOTOR FOR THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .