Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 1686

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2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
CHARGING − CHARGING SYSTEM
5. INSPECT DRIVE BELT
(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords
etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
HINT:
Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable.
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If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it should be
replaced.
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The drive belt tension can be released by turning the belt
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tensioner clockwise.
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(b) Check the belt tensioner operation.
Check that belt tensioner moves downward when
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the drive belt is pressed down at the points indi-
cated in the illustration with approx. 98 N (10 kgf,
22.0 lbf) of force.
Check the alighment of the belt tensioner pulley to
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make sure the drive belt will not slip off the pulley.
If necessary, replace the belt tensioner.
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HINT:
After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the
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ribbed grooves.
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not
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slipped out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
After installing a new belts, run the engine for about 5 min-
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utes and check the belt tension existing.
6. VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING AND LIS-
TEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES
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(a) Check that the wiring is in good condition.
(b) Check that there is no abnormal noise from the generator
while the engine is running.
7. INSPECT DISCHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Turn the ignition switch "ON". Check that the discharge
warning light comes on.
(b) Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.
If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the dis-
charge warning light circuit.
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