11 28 012 Replacing drive belt (without A/C system)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Cut through ribbed V-belt with a suitable tool (2).

Fig 1: Cutting Ribbed V-Belt Using Tool

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Position special tool 11 9 680 on vibration damper (see arrow).

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool On Vibration Damper

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Attach special tool 11 9 680 in direction of arrow and slide further in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Attaching Installation Tool

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Move special tool 11 9 680 on vibration damper into assembly position.

Fig 4: Attaching Installation Tool On Vibration Damper

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Place ribbed V-belt (1) on alternator (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Ribbed V-Belt On Alternator

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Place ribbed V-belt (1) in direction of arrow on vibration damper.

Fig 6: Installing Ribbed V-Belt On Vibration Damper

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Turn vibration damper in direction of arrow.

Press ribbed V-belt (1) inwards by hand (see arrow).

IMPORTANT: Danger of injury!

Fig 7: Pressing Ribbed V-Belt Inwards

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Turn vibration damper until drive belt on alternator and on vibration damper has fully jumped.

Remove special tool 11 9 680 from vibration damper.

Check correct seating of drive belt.

Fig 8: Removing Installation Tool From Vibration Damper

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Add final details to vehicle.