Ribbed Belt: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Belt Routing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Refer to Install the ribbed belt as shown

-- Turn the tensioning system in the direction of the -arrow- and remove Locking Pin T10060A.

Fig 2: Rotating Tensioner

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-- Release the tensioner.

-- Check whether ribbed belt is routed correctly.

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