Replacing drive belt for alternator (B36 engine) (Cooper base)

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Attention!

Risk of damage to the vibration absorber if the exact installation position is not observed.

Running the engine without a drive belt is not permitted.

Attention!

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

NOTE: If the drive belt is to be reused, the direction of rotation must be marked.

Preliminary work needed:

Remove RIGHT CHARGE-AIR DUCT .

Removal:

Release expanding rivet (1).

Remove acoustic cover (2) towards bottom.

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Safety instructions:

Injury hazard when tensioning or releasing the drive belt.

Turn belt tensioner (1) in arrow direction at bolt (2) with a suitable tool and hold in position.

Remove drive belt (3).

Slowly relieve tension on belt tensioner.

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Installation:

Safety instructions:

Injury hazard when tensioning or releasing the drive belt.

NOTE: Observe direction of rotation of drive belt.

Turn belt tensioner (1) in arrow direction at bolt (2) with a suitable tool and hold in position.

Position drive belt (3).

Slowly relieve tension on belt tensioner.

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Install acoustic cover (2) from below.

Fasten the expanding rivet (1).

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Required follow-up work:

Install the RIGHT CHARGE AIR DUCT .