Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing, Accessory Ribbed Belt: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Idler Roller Bolt -Arrow-

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-- Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SUPERCHARGER RIBBED BELT .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the idler roller.

-- Remove the bolt -2- on the left front coolant pipe.

Fig 2: Remove The Bolt

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NOTE:

The installed position is shown in the illustration with the engine removed.

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the front noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the bolts -2- on the left front coolant pipes.

Fig 3: Identifying Remove The Bolts

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NOTE:

The installed position is shown in the illustration with the engine removed.

Ignore items -1 and 3-.

CAUTION:

Risk of damage due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

For installing the ribbed belt again, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen.

-- To release the tension on the ribbed belt, swivel the tensioner clockwise in direction of -arrow- and then lock using a Locking Pin T10060A

-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Fig 4: Installed Position Is Shown In Illustration With Engine Removed

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