Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Inspection
1. INSPECT V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1


(a) Belt tension:
Using a belt tension gauge, check the V belt tension

NOTICE:
- Check the V belt deflection at the specified point.
- When installing a new belt, set its tension value as
specified.
- When checking a belt used for over 5 minutes, confirm
the deflection value is within the specified range.
- When reinstalling a belt used for over 5 minutes, perform
the check based on the used deflection value.
- V belt tension and deflection values should be
checked after 2 revolutions of engine cranking.
- When using a belt tension gauge, confirm the accuracy
first by using a master gauge.
- Check that the drive belt fits properly in the ribbed
grooves.

1. REMOVE V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT NO.1
(a) Loosen bolt A.
(b) Loosen bolt B.
(c) Loosen bolt C and remove the V belt.
2. INSTALL V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULL ...
More about Toyota Highlander:
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in p.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “start” position and start the
engine.
Changing the engine switch positions
“Lock”
the steering wheel is locked ...
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