COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (See page EM-26)
3. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT

(a) Using SST, release the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the Vribbed belt from the belt tensioner.
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(b) While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert the 5 mm bihexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT

(a) Visually check the V-ribbed belt for excessive wear, frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the V-ribbed belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a V-ribbed belt are considered acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from its ribs, it should be replaced.
HINT:
2. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that nothing gets caught in the tensioner by turning it clockwise and counterclockwise.
If a malfunction exitsts, replace the tensioner.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT

(a) Install the V-ribbed belt.
(b) Using SST, turn the belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the bar.
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(c) If it is difficult to install the V-ribbed belt, perform the following procedure:
(1) Put the V-ribbed belt on every pulley except the tensioner pulley as shown in the illustration.
(2) While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, put the Vribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
NOTICE:
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(3) After installing the V-ribbed belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves. Confirm that the belt has not slipped out of the grooves on the bottom of the crank pulley by hand.
2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH (See page EM-62) 3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
Engine
Engine front oil sealStarting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The engine switch indicator will turn green. If the indicator does not turn
green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it sta ...
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving
the vehicle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjus ...
Services
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
Automatic Collision Notification*
Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service providers.
*: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft.
Emergenc ...