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4- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger)

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor

In this manual: 4- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger)
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locking pin -T10060 A-

Removing
Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor
  • To slacken poly V-belt, turn tensioner in anti-clockwise direction -arrow-.
  • Lock tensioner in place with locking pin -T10060 A-.
  • If poly V-belt is to be reinstalled, mark direction of rotation on belt using chalk or felt tip pen before removing.
  • Remove poly V-belt.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor
Various versions of the overrunning alternator pulley, -A- or -B-, may be fitted depending on the type and version of alternator.
Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor
The length of the poly V-belt must be determined according to the → Electronic Parts Catalogue depending on the version of overrunning alternator pulley.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

  • Fit poly V-belt as shown in illustration.
1 - Vibration damper
2 - Tensioner for poly V-belt
3 - Alternator
4 - Air conditioner compressor
Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor
  • Turn tensioner anti-clockwise -direction of arrow- and remove locking pin -T10060 A-.
  • Release tensioner.
  • Check that poly V-belt is properly seated.
  • Start engine and check that poly V-belt runs properly.
Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor

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