Installation [04/2018 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT

HINT:

When reusing the V-ribbed belt, check the ribs and back of the V-ribbed belt for wear and cracks. If wear or a crack that reaches the core (at more than 1 point) is found, replace the V-ribbed belt.

Install the V-ribbed belt.

NOTE:

Make sure to put the backside of the V-ribbed belt on the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly pulley and No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly.
Check that the V-ribbed belt is properly set to each pulley.

Fig 1: Drive Belt Routing (2GR-FKS)

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*1	Engine Water Pump Assembly
*2	No. 2 Idler Pulley Sub-assembly
*3	Generator Assembly
*4	Crankshaft Pulley
*5	V-ribbed Belt Tensioner Assembly
*6	Compressor Assembly with Pulley

Turn the V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly counterclockwise and remove the 5 mm hexagon wrench.

After installing the V-ribbed belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Confirm that the V-ribbed belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley by hand.

*a	Correct
*b	Incorrect

INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
See step 1