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WARNING: Disconnect negative cable at battery before checking and adjusting belt tension.

Generator Belt Inspection
1. Remove engine under cover of right side from vehicle body.
2. Inspect belt for cracks, cuts, deformation, wear and cleanliness.
Replace, if necessary.
If any of above conditions are found replace generator belt.




Tensioner Inspection
1. Remove air cleaner outlet hose.
2. Check belt for tension as follows.

[Type A]
Check to make sure that tension indicator points within (1) of the left figure by using mirror.
If the indicator comes to (3) out of (1) passing (2), replace generator belt.

[Type B]
Tension indicator "B" should be the right of indicator "A" as shown in figure. If indicator "B" is found to the left of indicator "A", replace generator belt.