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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the A/C drive belt around the crankshaft balancer.
    Fig 1: Air Conditioning Drive Belt Routing
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  2. Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
  3. Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on drive belt tensioner.
  4. Install the A/C drive belt under the idler pulley.
  5. Install the A/C drive belt over the A/C compressor pulley.
  6. Slowly release tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
  7. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the A/C drive belt tensioner bolt.
  8. Inspect the A/C drive belt for correct alignment.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT-ACCESSORY  .