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11 28 010 Replacing drive belt for alternator (N54, N54T)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Mark the direction of rotation of the drive belt if it is to be reused.
Depending on the build date (version), the idler pulleys can be fitted with and without grooves.

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Release snap fastener (3) 90° on boost pressure pipe in direction of arrow.

Pull off air hose (2).

Installation note: 

Bring lock (3) back 90° into installation position.

Recirculated air hose must audibly snap into place.

Fig 1: Removing Boost Pressure Pipe Snap Fastener
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Unclip line (1) from holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Air Line From Holder
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Release coolant hose (1) from bracket (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hose Bracket
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Release screw (1).

Fold air duct (2) down.

NOTE: Do not remove air duct (2).
Fig 4: Identifying Air Duct Screws
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Turn belt tensioner (1) in direction of arrow until bore is flush on housing.

Secure belt tensioner in place with special tool 11 3 340 .

Fig 5: Turning Drive Belt Tensioner
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Remove drive belt (1).

Installation note: 

Mark the direction of rotation of the drive belt if it is to be reused.

Fig 6: Identifying Drive Belt
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Pretension tensioning pulley (1) in direction of arrow.

Remove special tool 11 3 340 .

Fig 7: Turning Tensioner Pulley
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Installation note: 

Note arrangement of drive belt

Fig 8: Drive Belt Routing Diagram
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Belt drive system E71

Fig 9: Turning Tensioner Pulley
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Assemble engine.

Installation note: 

Risk of damage! 

Check that drive belt is in correct installation position.