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Note:  
Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the direction of travel with chalk or 
a felt tipped marker. Reversing the direction of travel of an used belt can 
destroy it. When installing the belt, make sure it is correctly seated in the 
belt pulleys.  -  Loosen mounting bolts for air conditioning compressor belt tensioner 
(arrows). 
-  Release tension on ribbed belt and remove.
-  Unbolt air conditioning compressor.
   Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
-  Hang air conditioning compressor up on chassis with its refrigerant 
lines attached. 
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Installing  
      Installation is the reverse of removal; noting the 
following:  
     
Vehicles with air conditioning 
     
-  Install ribbed belt for air conditioning 
compressor. 
    
All vehicles  -  Place torque wrench on hex head of belt tensioner as shown and 
tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft lb). 
-  Maintain torque on belt tensioner and tighten bolt -A- to 20 Nm (15 ft 
lb). 
-  Start engine and make sure belt runs properly.
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