Ribbed Belt

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Locking Pin T10060 A

Removing 

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Body Front .

-- Mark the rotation direction of the ribbed belt.

-- Rotate the belt tensioner in the -direction of the arrow- in order to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

Fig 1: Identifying Direction To Rotate Belt Tensioner To Release Tension On Ribbed Belt

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-- Align the holes -arrows- and secure the tensioner using the locking pin T10060 A.

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Of Holes To Secure Tensioner Using Locking Pin

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-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

• Ensure that the generator and Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor are secured before installing the ribbed belt.
• Note the previously marked belt rotation direction and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

-- Install the ribbed belt on the pulleys.

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Damper, Belt Tensioner, Generator And A/C Compressor

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1. Vibration Damper 
2. Belt Tensioner 
3. Generator 
4. A/C Compressor 

When finished, always perform the following work:

-- Start the engine and check the belt.