When removing AC, is it necessary to reinstall the 3 tensioner bolts?

MarkIII4Me

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I see the bolts go all the way through the rear lower timing cover. If the AC belt tensioner is no longer needed, do the bolts still need to be there? Do they do anything other than hold the tensioner on the lower timing my cover?
 

MarkIII4Me

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Cool. Thanx. I just added like 4 washers as spacers and reinstalled the 2 long bolts. Looks kinda ugly, but not noticeable unless you really look down in the bay.