Drive Belt: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
1. Install the V-ribbed belt.
2. While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, remove the bar.
  NOTE:
  - Put the backside of the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley and idler pulley.
  - Check that the V-ribbed belt is properly set to each pulley.
    
    Fig 1: Turning Belt Tensioner
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. If it is difficult to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure.
  1. Put the V-ribbed belt on every part except the tensioner pulley as shown in the illustration.
  2. While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
    NOTE:
    Put the backside of the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley and idler pulley.
    
    Check that the V-ribbed belt is properly set to each pulley.
    Fig 2: Identifying V-Ribbed Belt Routing
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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