Front Side Belt

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CAUTION:

When reusing the front side belt, wipe off dust and water with cloth.
Do not use the front side belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.
Be careful not to rub the belt end surface with bare hands; exposed core may cause injury.

Wipe off any dust, oil and water on the groove of each pulley with cloth.
Install the front side belt (C), and adjust the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension. < Refer to INSPECTION , V-belt. >
Tighten the bolt (A).
Tighten the slider bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Slider bolt (B)

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Belt And Slider Mounting Bolts
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Install the collector cover bracket.
Tightening torque:

T1: 8.5 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb)

T2: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Collector Cover Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct. >
Install the collector cover.