Removing the drive belt for alternator
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER REMOVED) .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE AND RESONATOR .
CAUTION:
Spring preload
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
- Carry out the described steps properly.
CAUTION:
Component with preload
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Reduce preload as far as possible before disassembly. Relieve component.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the drive belt is reused: Mark the direction of rotation and reinstall the drive belt in same direction of rotation.
If the drive belt is reused: Mark the direction of rotation and reinstall the drive belt in same direction of rotation.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Replace drive belt if it is contaminated with coolant and oil residue.
Replace drive belt if it is contaminated with coolant and oil residue.
- Raise the preload with standard tools (1) on the belt tensioner in the arrow direction .
- Secure the belt tensioner with the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390) .
- Guide out drive belt for alternator (2) and remove.