Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing

Ribbed belt, removing and installing

Removing





- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Remove air duct - 1 - and - 2 -.





- For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on sound insulation.





- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front sound insulation. Rear section of sound insulation remains installed.
- Remove front bumper cover.
- Bring lock carrier into service position.





Note: Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed turning direction can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

- Pivot tensioning device in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
- Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning device.

Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:





- Place ribbed belt over belt pulley as shown in illustration.
- Generator
- Idler roller
- Coolant pump
- Power-steering pump
- Air conditioner compressor
- Tensioning device for ribbed belt
- Crankshaft

Note: When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.

- Install lock carrier with attachments.
- Start engine and check belt running.
- Install front bumper cover.