11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (N62TU)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT .
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.

Release screw (1) by 180°.

Fig 1: Release Screw (1) By 180°

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Release screw (1) on tensioning pulley (2).

Fig 2: Release Screw (1) On Tensioning Pulley (2)

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Release tensioning pulley (1) until drive belt can be removed. Remove drive belt (2) towards front.

Fig 3: Remove Drive Belt (2) Towards Front

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Check installation position of drive belt.