11 28 050 Replacing drive belt for a/c compressor (M60 / M62 / M73): Installation

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Check drive belt for coolant and oil residue and replace if necessary.

CAUTION: It is essential to replace drive belt if it comes into contact with hydraulic fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Drive Belt Removing Nuts

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Fit drive belt and check it is correctly located on pulleys.

Tighten hex head (1) to remove adjustment plate up to end of long bore, then tighten nut (3) followed by nut (2).

Fig 2: Installing Compressor Drive Belt

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