Removing Belt Tensioner

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Remove unit carrier.
1. 1.1. Remove coolant flange -5- .
  Unscrew M6 screw -4- on cable rail.
  
  Unscrew M6 x 20 screws -3- and take off coolant flange.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Unit Carrier
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2. 1.2. Unscrew four M10 x 60 screws -1- and remove unit carrier -2- .
Remove belt tensioner.
Unscrew M6 x 16 screw -3- and two M8 x 16 screws -2- and pull belt tensioner -1- off the tensioning lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Tensioner
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