11 28 050 Replacing A/C compressor drive belt (M52/S52/M52TU/M54/M56)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the drive belt is to be subsequently reused:

Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove splash guard.

Model With Hydraulic Drive Belt And Tension Jack:

Remove the dust cab. Push back belt tensioner at bolt connection of guide pulley and remove drive belt.

Fig 1: Removing A/C Drive Belt (Model With Hydraulic Drive Belt And Tension Jack)

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Model With Mechanical Drive Belt And Tension Jack:

Press back drive belt tensioner at hexagon head or Torx socket and remove drive belt.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Drive Belt (Model With Mechanical Drive Belt And Tension Jack)

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IMPORTANT: Drive belt must be replaced if fouled with hydraulic fluid.

Installation:

Check drive belt for coolant and oil residues, replace if necessary.

Install drive belt, make sure it is correctly positioned on belt pulleys.