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11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (N52K)

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IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials. 
No  steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released  .
Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).
For reliable identification:
Aluminum screws/bolts are not magnetic  .
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Drive belt route 

Turn belt tensioner (1) in direction of arrow until bore is flush on housing.

Secure belt tensioner (1) with special tool 11 3 340 .

Load is removed from tensioning pulley (2).

Remove drive belt upwards.

Fig 1: Turning Belt Tensioner
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Assemble engine.

Installation: 

Check drive belt for correct installation position and, if reusing, observe direction of rotation. Risk of damage  .