Accessory Drive Belt Removal and Installation: Installation

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Reference: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSION INSPECTION

Loosen belt tension by turning tensioner (1) in clockwise direction using wrench (2). After loosening, install accessory drive belt (3).
CAUTION: Do not apply a torque of 59 N.m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft) or higher to the tensioner pulley.

NOTE: Make sure drive belt is installed in grooves of each pulley correctly.

Fig 1: Turning Tensioner And Accessory Drive Belt
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