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11 28 020 Replacing tensioning device for alternator drive belt (N52K)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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: 

E9x only 

Remove special tool 11 3 340.

Release screw (3) on belt tensioner (4).

Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ .

Installation: 

Replace aluminum screws. 

Remove belt tensioner (4).

Fig 1: Turning Belt Tensioner (E9X)
G04751147Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

E85, E89 only 

Remove special tool 11 3 340.

Release screw on belt tensioner (1).

Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ .

Installation: 

Replace aluminum screws. 

Remove belt tensioner (1).

Fig 2: Turning Belt Tensioner (E85, E89)
G04751148Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.