Vibration damper, removing and installing

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Removing

Bring lock carrier into service position → Lock carrier, moving into service position .

NOTE:

To loosen and tighten vibration damper, counter hold on center nut of generator belt pulley using open end wrench.

Fig 1: Locating Mounting Bolts On Vibration Damper

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Loosen 8 mounting bolts - arrow - on vibration damper a few turns.

Fig 2: Locating Tensioning Bolt And Ribbed Belt

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NOTE:

Before removing ribbed belt, mark the turning direction on it with chalk or a felt tip pen. A reversed direction of rotation can cause damage to the belt under operating conditions.

Loosen tensioning bolt - arrow - and remove ribbed belt.
Remove vibration damper.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace bolts which have been tightened to torque.
Installation of vibration damper is only possible in one position - note alignment bushing.

Install ribbed belt Installing .
Install lock carrier with attachments →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.

Fig 3: Placing Torque Support On Rubber Buffer For Torque Support

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Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.
Install front bumper cover →
- 63 BUMPER
- 63 - BUMPERS for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
.
Check headlight adjustment →
- 01 - MAINTENANCE
- 01 - MAINTENANCE for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - CABRIOLET
.

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	22 plus an additional 45 ° * See note
Torque support stop to lock carrier	28

* 45 ° corresponds to a 1/8 turn

*Replace bolts.