11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the drive belt is to be subsequently reused: Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- If necessary, remove splash guard.
Model With Hydraulic Drive Belt And Tension Jack:
Remove the dust cab. Push back belt tensioner at bolt connection of guide pulley and remove drive belt.
Model With Mechanical Drive Belt And Tension Jack:
Press back drive belt tensioner at hexagon head or Torx socket and remove drive belt.
Important!
Drive belt must be replaced if fouled with hydraulic fluid.
Installation:
Check drive belt for coolant and oil residues, replace if necessary.
Install drive belt, make sure it is correctly positioned on belt pulleys.