Drive Belt Tensioner Removal

1. disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. drain the cooling system.
3. remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
4. remove the drive belt.
5. remove the generator.
6. remove the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses from the drive belt tensioner.
7. remove the drive belt tensioner bolts.
8. remove the drive belt tensioner.
9. remove the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assemblies.

Drive Belt Tensioner Installation

1. lubricate the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assembly seals with engine coolant and install the upper and lower pipe assemblies.
2. install the drive belt tensioner

Replacement components must be the correct part number for the application. Components requiring the use of the thread locking compound, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, or sealants are identified in the service procedure. Some replacement components may come with these coatings already applied. Do not use these coatings on components unless specified. These coatings can affect the final torque, which may affect the operation of the component. Use the correct torque specification when installing components in order to avoid damage.

3. install the drive belt tensioner bolts.

Tighten the bolt to 50 N-m (37 lb ft);

4. install the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses to the drive belt tensioner.
5. install the generator.
6. install the drive belt.
7. install the coolant recovery reservoir.
8. fill the cooling system.
9. connect the negative battery cable.

Drive Belt Tensioner Removal - Supercharger

1. remove the supercharger drive belt.
2. remove the drive belt tensioner nut.
3. remove the druve belt tensioner.

Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Supercharger

1. install the drive belt idler pulley
2. install the idler pulley bolt

tighten the bolt to 50 N-m (37 lb ft)

3. install the supercharger drive belt

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