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Subaru Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Make
Subaru
Model
Forester F4-
Engine
2.5L Turbo
Year
2009
Section
Drive Belt › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 11
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

V-belt 

REMOVAL 

NOTE: Perform the work with the engine installed to body when replacing a single part.

FRONT SIDE BELT 

1) Remove the collector cover.
2) Remove the air intake duct (rear). 
3) Remove the collector cover bracket.

4) Loosen the bolt (A).
5) Loosen the slider bolt (B).
6) Remove the front side belt (C).

REAR SIDE BELT 

1) Remove the front side belts. 
2) Cut the rear side belt with a wire cutter, etc., and discard.

INSTALLATION

FRONT SIDE BELT

CAUTION: 
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When reusing the front side belt, wipe off any sand or water with a cloth.

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Do not reuse the front side belt if there is any oil, grease or coolant on the belt.

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Be careful when touching the belt. If the end face of the belt is rubbed by hand, you may receive injury from bared wires. 

1) Wipe off any sand, dust, oil or water from the pulley grooves with a cloth.
2) Install the front side belt (C), and adjust the slider bolt (B) so as to obtain the specified belt tension. 

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