Removing toothed belt

Fig 1: Identifying Support Assembly 10-222A

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Special tools, testers and workshop equipment required:

Fig 2: Identifying Support Assembly 10-222A/1

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Fig 3: Removing Noise Insulation Panels (Center, Left And Right)

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Remove sound insulation panels in center and on the right (arrows).
Removing ribbed belt and tensioning element. Refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing .

Fig 4: Detaching Coolant Expansion Tank And Power Steering Reservoir

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Detach coolant expansion tank and power steering reservoir (arrows) and move to one side with the hoses connected.
Disconnect vacuum hose from activated charcoal filter and from connection on throttle valve.
Unplug electrical connectors on coolant expansion tank and activated charcoal filter.
Remove toothed belt guard (top).

Fig 5: Engine Support Bridge 10 - 222 A Install With Bracket For Engine 10 - 222 A/1

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Install engine support bracket 10-222 A with supports10-222 A/1.
Fix retainer 3180 to right lifting eye and and attach to engine support bracket 10-222 A.
Lift engine slightly with spindle of engine support bracket 10-222 A.

NOTE: Lift coolant expansion tank and power steering reservoir and tie them in place on the engine support bracket.

Fig 6: Setting Crankshaft To Markings For TDC Of No. 1 Cylinder

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Set crankshaft to markings for TDC of No. 1 cylinder (arrows) by turning central bolt on crankshaft sprocket in direction of rotation.
Remove vibration damper, making sure not to change the TDC position.
Remove center and bottom sections of toothed belt guard.

Fig 7: Unbolting Engine Support From Engine Console And Engine Console From Body

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Unbolt engine support from engine console and engine console from body -arrows-.
Unbolt connecting piece between engine console and body.
Take out engine console.

Fig 8: Identifying Engine Bracket-To-Cylinder Head Bolts

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Remove bolts for engine support (arrows) but do not take out the engine support.

NOTE: To remove the bolts for the engine support, raise or lower the engine slightly as necessary via the spindles on engine support bracket 10-222A.

Fig 9: Screwing Stud Into Toothed Belt Tensioning Element & Hex Nut Onto Stud Using Large Washer

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Screw M5x55 stud -1- into toothed belt tensioning element. Screw hex nut -2- onto stud -1- using a large washer -3-.
Only tension piston of tensioning element as far as necessary to secure it with a locking pin (e. g. from lifting appliance 2024 A) (arrow).
Pull out toothed belt through space between engine support and cylinder block.