Poly-ribbed belt, removing and installing: Installing

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NOTE: Before fitting the poly-ribbed belt, make sure that all sub-assemblies (Generator (GEN), air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are tight.

Place poly -ribbed belt in position.
Remove M8 bolt from the tensioner.
Install Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing complete with Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-.
For model years 1993 - 1995, see AIR CLEANER (ACL), MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR AND POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATING ELEMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

For model years 1996 - 1999, see AIR CLEANER (ACL), MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR AND POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATING ELEMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Connect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (N80) with retaining ring to lower part of Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing, see EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS (EVAP) SYSTEM .
Start engine and check belt running.

NOTE: Engines with an air conditioner compressor are fitted with a double poly-ribbed belt.

Fig 1: Placing Poly-Ribbed Belt In Position