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Drive Belt: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT 
    1. Install the V-ribbed belt as shown in the illustration
    2. Rotate the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley counterclockwise, and then remove the bar.
      NOTE: Check that the drive belt is properly set to each pulley.
      Fig 1: V-Ribbed Belt Routing
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    3. Check that the belt is properly positioned on each pulley.
    4. Start the engine and check that the belt turns smoothly and no abnormal noise occurs.
    Fig 2: Identifying Proper Position Of V-Ribbed Belt
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  2. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the radiator reserve tank assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
Fig 3: Locating Radiator Reserve Tank Bolts
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