Install drive belt

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NOTE: For a better overview the removed condition is shown here.

Thread in and install the drive belt (1).

Fig 1: X5 xDrive 50i Drive Belt Routing
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Maintain the preload of the belt tensioner (1) using a suitable socket wrench (3).
Remove the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390) (2) from the belt tensioner.

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Loosen the belt tensioner (2) counterclockwise using a suitable socket wrench (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT STRUT BRACE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .