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 sealIf the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires ...
Safety information
for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in 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.
It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid
accidental
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How to proceed with
troubleshooting
HINT:
Troubleshoot in accordance with the procedures on the
following pages.
1 VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
2 DTC CHECK
Check for DTCs and make a note of the code that is
output (See page MP-14).
Delete the DTC.
Check if the DTC is output once again when the problem
symptom is simulat ...