11 28 012 Replacing drive belt (without A/C system)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Cut through ribbed V-belt (1) with a suitable tool (2).

Fig 1: Cutting Through Ribbed V-Belt With Suitable Tool

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Position supplied tool (1) on vibration damper (see arrow in illustration).

Fig 2: Positioning Supplied Tool On Vibration Damper

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Attach installation tool in direction of arrow and slide further in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Attaching Installation Tool

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Bring installation tool (1) on vibration damper into installation position.

Fig 4: Identifying Installation Tool On Vibration Damper

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Place ribbed V-belt (1) on alternator (2).

Fig 5: Placing Ribbed V-Belt On Alternator

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Place ribbed V-belt (1) in direction of arrow on vibration damper.

NOTE: See illustration.

Fig 6: Placing Ribbed V-Belt On Vibration Damper

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Turn vibration damper in direction of arrow.

Press ribbed V-belt (1) inwards by hand or with a tire iron (see arrow in illustration).

IMPORTANT: Danger of injury!

Fig 7: Pressing Ribbed V-Belt

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Turn vibration damper until ribbed V-belt is fully engaged.

Remove installation tool (1) from vibration damper.

NOTE: Installation tool is no longer needed.

Fig 8: Removing Installation Tool From Vibration Damper

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Add final details to vehicle.