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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, and 2000 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the drive belt is to be reused, mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of rotation.

If necessary, remove splash guard.

Remove alternator drive belt, refer to 11 28 010 REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (M62)

Loosen nuts (2 and 3) and remove compressor drive belt.