Installing Belt TENSIONER (Air-Conditioning Compressor)

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Belt tensioner for air-conditioning compressor

1. 1.1  Replace screw on belt tensioner for air-conditioning compressor -4-  .
2. 1.2  Position belt tensioner for air-conditioning compressor -2-  and screw in new  screw on belt tensioner for air-conditioning compressor -4-  but do not tighten yet.
3. 1.3  Check that drive belt for air-conditioning compressor -1-  is fitted securely.
4. 1.4  Tension drive belt for air-conditioning compressor -1-  .
   1. 1.4.1  Swivel belt tensioner for air-conditioning compressor -2-  at the Torx splines -3-  anti-clockwise -Arrow-  as far as it will go and keep belt tensioner for air-conditioning compressor -2-  tensioned until the final tightening torque is reached.
5. 1.5  Tighten screw on tensioning device for air-conditioning compressor -4-  .
   • Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 ftlb.) 
6. 1.6  Check that drive belt for air-conditioning compressor -1-  is seated and tensioned correctly.
7. 1.7  Clip in cover on belt tensioner.