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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove right Wheel Arch Line  .

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

Fig 1: Ribbed V-Belt And Suitable Tool

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Position supplied tool (1) on vibration damper (see arrow in Fig 2).

Fig 2: Vibration Damper And Special Tool (11 9 680)

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

Fig 3: Special Tool (11 9 680) And Installation Direction

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

Fig 4: Special Tool (11 9 680) And Installation Position

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

Fig 5: Ribbed V-Belt And Alternator

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

Fig 6: Ribbed V-Belt And Installation Direction

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Turn vibration damper in direction of arrow.

Press ribbed V-belt (1) inwards by hand or with a tyre iron (see arrow in Fig 7).

Fig 7: Ribbed V-Belt And Installation Direction

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

Remove installation tool (1) from vibration damper.

Fig 8: Special Tool (11 9 680)

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Add final details to vehicle.