Removing belt tensioner

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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The lock carrier must be moved to service position for better access in the engine compartment at the front. → 503809 LOOSENING AND SECURING LOCK CARRIER (SERVICE POSITION) .

Unscrew screws -3- and remove belt tensioner.

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The connecting screw does not have to be loosened in order to remove the belt tensioner.

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