Installation [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT

HINT:

When reusing the V-ribbed belt, check the entire belt for wear and cracks on the ribs and back of the belt. If the V-ribbed belt is worn to the extent that the cords are exposed or chunks are missing from the ribs, replace the bolt.

Set the V-ribbed belt onto each pulley as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

Make sure the back of the V-ribbed belt is set to the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly and engine water pump assembly.

Fig 1: Drive Belt Routing

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*1	Crankshaft Pulley
*2	Engine Water Pump Assembly
*3	Generator Assembly
*4	Compressor and Magnetic Clutch
*5	Idler Pulley Sub-assembly

Attach a wrench to the hexagonal portion (A) of the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly as shown in the illustration, and while rotating the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise, remove the 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench.

Check that the V-ribbed belt is set correctly to each pulley.

*a	Correct
*b	Incorrect

Start the engine and check that the V-ribbed belt turns smoothly and quietly.

INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
See step 79 [08/2015 - 10/2016], or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78 [10/2016 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78 [09/2020 - ]