Ribbed Belt: Installing

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

NOTE: Check to make sure the following components are secure before installing the ribbed belt: The tensioner, generator and Air conditioning (A/C) compressor or bracket with idler roller.

-- Place the ribbed belt on the vibration damper, generator and A/C compressor pulleys.

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbed Belt Routing

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-- Rotate the tensioner in the -direction of the arrow- with a box end wrench and remove the locking pin T10060 A.

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench And Locking Pin -T10060 A-

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-- Release the tensioner.

-- Check whether the ribbed belt is routed correctly.

-- Start the engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.