V (Cooler Compressor To Crankshaft Pulley) Belt No.1: Replacement

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REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
1. Loosen the bolt C.
2. Loosen the bolt A.
3. Loosen the bolt B and remove the cooler V belt No. 1.
  
  Fig 1: Removing V (Cooler Compressor To Crankshaft Pulley) Belt No.1
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INSTALL V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
1. Temporarily install the cooler V belt No. 1 as illustrated.
  
  Fig 2: Installing V (Cooler Compressor To Crankshaft Pulley) Belt No.1
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ADJUST V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
1. Apply drive belt tension by turning the bolt B.
  Drive belt tension:
  - New Belt: 165 +/- 27 lbf
  - Used belt: 88 +/- 22 lbf
  Fig 3: Applying Drive Belt Tension
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  HINT:
  - "New belt" refers to a belt which has been used less than 5 minutes on a running engine.
  - "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for 5 minutes or more.
  - After installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
    
    Fig 4: Checking Drive Belt Fits Properly
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  - Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
    
    Fig 5: Checking Drive Belt Fits Properly In Ribbed Grooves
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FULLY TIGHTEN V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
1. Tighten the bolt A.
  Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf)
2. Tighten the bolt C.
  Torque: 58 N.m (591 kgf-cm, 43 ft-lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Tightening V (Cooler Compressor To Crankshaft Pulley) Belt No.1
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