Drive Belt: Installation

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INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
1. Rotate the tensioner pulley counterclockwise, and then install the V-ribbed belt.
  
  Fig 1: Removal/Installation Of V-Ribbed Belt
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2. If it is difficult to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure.
  1. Put the V-ribbed belt on everything 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: Fan And Generator V Belt Routing
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INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
1. Install the reinforcement with the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Suspension Member Reinforcement Bolts
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INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
1. Install the engine under cover with the 2 clips.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the reservoir tank with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Reservoir Tank Bolts
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