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Drive Belt: Service and Repair






Ribbed Belt

Removing

- Pull front engine cover off - arrows -.





Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

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





- Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning device.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Route ribbed belt - 2 - over belt pulley in the specified sequence.





1 Generator
3 Idler roller
4 Vibration damper
5 Tensioning roller

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

- Start the engine and check the belt routing.