Ribbed Belt

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Locking Pin T10060A

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 T10060A.

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

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-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing 

Install in the reverse order of removal. 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 the ribbed belt is seated correctly on the pulleys.

-- Route the ribbed belt on the pulleys as shown.

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 check: 

-- Start the engine and check the belt rotation.