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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)02 · 10 Engine
02 · Engine

Refitting

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Partial replacements (1242 16v) › Refitting
10 EngineRefitting
Diagram showing the alternator drive belt and pulleys
Diagram showing a tension gauge being used on the alternator drive belt
Diagram showing the alternator retaining bolts and mounting points
  1. Slip the alternator drive belt off the drive pulleys and remove.

Refitting

  1. Position the alternator drive belt and tension by adjusting the alternator retaining bolts. Use tool 1895762000 to check that new belt tension is between 48 - 60 daN; if the same belt is refitted, check that tension is 30 - 41 daN. Then refit parts removed previously.

Air conditioner compressor drive belt

After removing the auxiliary drivebelt guard, remove the power steering and alternator drivebelts as described previously, then proceed as follows:

  1. Loosen tension of the air conditioner compressor drive belt by adjusting the screws shown in the figure.
  2. Slip the compressor drive belt off its pulleys and remove.
Diagram showing the air conditioner compressor drive belt and adjustment screws

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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