11 28 010 Replacing Alternator Drive Belt (N12)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right wheel arch cover
Remove right headlight
Remove lock bridge

Bring belt tensioner (1) with wrench (2) into assembly position.

Secure assembly position of belt tensioner (1) by sliding locating pin (3) in direction of arrow.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Remove wrench (1) again from belt tensioner.

Remove drive belt (4) from alternator.

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Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tensioner Position And Sliding Pin

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Move friction wheel (2) into servicing position.

In order to release the frictional connection between crankshaft and coolant pump, it is necessary to move the friction gear (2) into the servicing position.

Firmly pull handle (1) in direction of arrow until friction gear (2) is separated from belt pulley.

Fig 2: Pulling Handle

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To secure friction gear in servicing position, suspend pull cable (1) on housing (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Cable On Housing

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Assemble engine.

Installation:

Check that drive belt for is in correct installation position - risk of damage .