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Replacing Drive Belt Tensioner: Installation

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  1. If replacing the drive belt tensioner, lubricate the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assembly seals with engine coolant and install the upper and lower pipe assemblies.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Drive Belt Tensioner
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  3. Install the drive belt tensioner.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.
  5. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 Ft. Lbs.).

  6. Install the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner. Refer to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (L26) and to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (L26) in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  7. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (L26) in Engine Electrical.
  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Replacing Drive Belt (L26) .
  9. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (L26 STATIC Fill) or DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (L26, LY7, GE 47716 FILL) in Engine Cooling.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (L26) in Engine Electrical.