RAV4 2WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2003)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE DRIVE BELT
Hook SST on the hexagonal portion of the drive belt tensioner bracket, compress the drive belt tension the by turning the drive belt tensioner
bracket clockwise, and remove the drive belt.
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2. REINSTALL DRIVE BELT
Hook SST on the hexagonal portion of the drive belt tensioner bracket, compress the drive belt tension the by turning the drive belt tensioner
bracket clockwise, and install the drive belt.
SST 09249-63010
NOTE: Compress the drive belt tensioner by taking 3 seconds or more and installed the drive belt.
3. CHECK DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION CONDITION
a. Check that the belt tensioner movers downward when the drive belt is pressed down at the points indicated in the illustration.
b. Check the alignment of the belt tensioner pulley to make sure the drive belt will not slip off the pulley.
If necessary, replace the belt tensioner.