11 28 035 Removing and installing/replacing friction gear (N12)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

11 9 581
11 9 583

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right wheel arch cover. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Pull out friction gear with mechanical release (3) in direction of arrow and lock on locking hook.

Friction gear (1) lifts mechanically off belt drive.

Disconnect plug connection (2) on friction gear.

NOTE: Picture shows friction gear removed.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Friction Gear With Mechanical Release

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Move friction gear (2) into servicing position.

To secure friction gear in servicing position, suspend pull cable (1) on housing (2).

Fig 2: Locating Cable

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Secure belt pulley of water pump with an oil filter band (1).

Release bolts (2) with special tools 11 9 581 and 11 9 583.

Tightening torque 11 51 2AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter Band And Bolts

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Release bolts (1) with special tools 11 9 583 and 11 9 581.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools (11 9 583 And 11 9 581) And Bolts

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Remove friction gear (1) towards bottom.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Friction Gear And Plug Connection

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Assemble engine.

Installation:

Check cable routing for correct installation position - risk of damage.