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Special tools required:

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

WARNING: Make sure the locking pin is completed inserted in the drive belt clamping fixture (risk of injury). 
NOTE: If the drive belt is to be reused: Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.

Relieve tension on belt with special tool 11 8 390 and lock belt tensioner with special tool 11 8 280, remove drive belt.

Installation: 

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

Ensure correct installation position (risk of damage). 

Fig 1: Securing Belt Tensioner With Special Tool 11 8 280
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Assemble engine.