11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (N62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING - SPECIAL TOOLS - (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

64 1 040

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove alternator drive belt. Refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (N62/N62TU) .
Remove engine splash guard.

Installation:

If reusing the drive belt, mark the direction of rotation and reinstall in the same direction.

Check drive belt for coolant and oil residues, replace if necessary.

IMPORTANT: If contaminated with hydraulic fluid: Replace drive belt.

Rotate engine at central bolt in direction of engine rotation.

At the same time, pull off drive belt (1) towards front in direction of arrow using a clean cloth (2).

Remove drive belt (1) towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Belt

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Place drive belt (1) in position.

Clamp drive belt (1) with special tool 64 1 040 on belt pulley.

NOTE: With Dynamic Drive optional extra, detach bracket from A/C compressor (risk of damage) .

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool On Drive Belt

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Crank engine at central bolt in direction of rotation until drive belt is fully guided in belt pulley.

Remove special tool 64 1 040.

Installation:

Check installation position of drive belt.

Assemble vehicle.

Fig 3: Installing Drive Belt On Pulley

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