Course of drive belt E6x, E9x, E8x

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NOTE: Mark the direction of travel of the drive belt if it is to be reused.

Turn belt tensioner (3) in direction of arrow until bore (4) is flush on housing.

Hold belt tensioner (3) under tension.

Secure belt tensioner (3) in place with special tool 11 3 340 .

Load is removed from tensioning pulley (2).

Remove drive belt (1)

Fig 1: Turning Belt Tensioner And Drive Belt Routing (E9X)

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