Front Side Belt

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CAUTION:

When reusing the front side belt, wipe off dust and water with cloth.
Do not use the front side belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.
Be careful not to rub the belt end surface with bare hands; exposed core may cause injury.

Wipe off any dust, oil and water on the groove of each pulley with cloth.
Install the front side belt (C), and adjust the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension. Refer to MECHANICAL (STI)>V-BELT>INSPECTION .
Tighten the bolt (A).
Tighten the slider bolt (B).
Tightening torque:

Bolt (A)

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Slider bolt (B)

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

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Install the air intake duct. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>INSTALLATION .
Install the V-belt cover.

Tightening torque:

7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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