Replacement

NOTE: The belt can be re-tensioned after a short running in period, by operating as follows:

• bring the engine to a normal running temperature
• turn the engine over for approx. 10 minutes
• turn the engine off and wait for it to cool
• re-tension the belt to the prescribed value.

If incorrect tension values are found, proceed as follows:

1. Loosen the two alternator bolts.
2. Move the alternator sideways to increase the tension of the belt.

Tighten the upper alternator bolt and check the tension of the belt.

If the tension of the belt is correct, tighten the lower bolt securing the alternator to the support bracket.

Refit the air filter.

Replacement

• Position the vehicle on the lift and raise it.
• Unscrew the screws and remove the engine protective lower panel.
• Extract the air conditioning compressor drive belt from the auxiliary pari control pulley.
• Lower the vehicle.
• Unscrew the screws securing the air filter and tip it over without disconnecting the latter from the sleeves.

1. Loosen the alternator fastening bolts.
2. Remove the alternator - water pump control belt.

Install a new belt by repeating the above operations in the reverse order and tighten it following the procedure described in the previous paragraph.

Complete the re-installation by repeating the disassembly operations in the reverse order, and check that the air conditioning compressor control belt is tensioned (see previous paragraph).