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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Improper Use Of EN-47988 To Belt Tensioner
    GM1759725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install and route the drive belt around all the pulleys except for the power steering pump pulley.
  2. Ensure that when installing the EN-47988  (1), to the belt tensioner that the EN-47988  is NOT installed above the drive belt (2). See Special Tools .
  3. Fig 2: Identifying Proper Use Of EN-47988 To Belt Tensioner
    GM1759722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Ensure that when installing the EN-47988  (1), to the belt tensioner that the EN-47988  is installed below the drive belt (2). See Special Tools .
  5. Rotate the EN-47988  clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt tensioner. See Special Tools .
  6. Ensure that the drive belt is still properly routed around all the other pulleys, then install the drive belt over the power steering pump pulley.
  7. Slowly release the EN-47988  . See Special Tools .
  8. Remove the EN-47988  from the belt tensioner. See Special Tools .
  9. Inspect the drive belt for proper installation and alignment.
  10. Position the UBEC, if required.
  11. Install the passenger side diagonal brace, if required. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement .