Ribbed Belt

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Locking Pin T10060 A

Removing 

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Mark the rotation direction of the used ribbed belt, if reinstalling later.

Vehicles with an Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Inside the Engine Compartment: 

-- Disengage the EVAP canister and move it to the side.

Continuation for all Vehicles: 

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

Fig 1: Relieving Tension On Poly V-Belt

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-- Secure the tensioner using the locking pin T10060 A.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Tensioner With Locking Pin T10060 A

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-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing 

-- Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

After the belt is installed, always perform the following:

-- Start the engine and check the belt running.

Fig 3: Identifying Belt Seated correctly

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