Ribbed Belt TENSIONER

Removing 

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

-- Loosen the clamp -2-, lift the circlip -1- and remove the charge air cold side hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp -2- And Circlip -1-

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-- Remove the fan shroud and fans. Refer to FAN SHROUD AND FANS .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the charge air pipe and disconnect the connector -1- from the charge air pressure sensor -G31-.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp To Open To Free Up Charge Air Pipe -3-

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-- Open the clamp -2-, free up the coolant hose -3- and remove the charge air pipe.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt To Remove

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-- Remove the bolt -2- and remove the belt tensioner -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt And Belt Tensioner

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Installing 

Installation is performed in reverse order. When doing this note the following:

• Replace the bolt for the belt tensioner.
• Tightening specifications, refer to RIBBED BELT OVERVIEW .
• Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .