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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

GENERATOR BELT

WARNING: Disconnect negative cable at battery before inspecting and replacing belt.

INSPECTION
Refer to Drive Belt; Testing and Inspection; Procedures.

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Remove engine under cover (RH).





3. Loosen tensioner by turning the tensioner pulley clockwise.
4. While holding the tensioner and belt loose, remove belt.

INSTALLATION
1. Loosen tensioner by turning the tensioner pulley clockwise.
2. While holding the tensioner, install belt.

NOTE: Make sure that the belt fits each pulley's groove properly.

3. Install engine under cover.
4. Connect negative cable at battery.