Removal and Replacement

Ribbed belt, removing and installing
Removing ribbed belt
^ Removing front bumper
^ Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt.





^ Turn tensioning device in direction of arrow to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
^ Remove ribbed V-belt.

Installing ribbed belt

Note:
^ Ensure, before installing ribbed belt, that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and coolant pump) are secured tightly.
^ When fitting the ribbed belt observe belt direction of rotation and that the belt is seated correctly in the belt pulleys.

The rest of the assembly is basically a reverse of the disassembling sequence.
After completing repairs always:
^ Start engine and check belt running.