Drive Belt: Installation

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INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
1. Install the V-ribbed belt as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: Check that the V-ribbed belt is properly set to each pulley.
2. Rotate the tensioner pulley counterclockwise, and then remove the bar.
  
  Fig 1: V-Ribbed Belt Routing
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. After installing the belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves
4. Check by hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the pulley
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Position Of V-Ribbed Belt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Check that the alignment mark on the belt tensioner is within area "A".
  If it is outside area "A", replace the V-ribbed belt.
  
  HINT.
  
  When a new belt is installed, the alignment mark should be within area "B". If not, the V-ribbed belt is not installed correctly
INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 3: Identifying V-Ribbed Belt Alignment Mark On Belt Tensioner
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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