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11 28 020 Replacing tensioning device for alternator drive belt (N52)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Aluminum-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  .
Joining torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage)  .

Necessary preliminary work: 

Remove special tool 11 3 340 .

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

Tightening torque 11 28 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace aluminum screws  .

Remove belt tensioner (4).

Fig 1: Turning Belt Tensioner
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Assemble engine.