Removing Drive Belt (For Air-Conditioning Compressor)

NOTIFICATION 

Drive belt removed incorrectly 

• Risk of damage to drive belt 
  • → Only remove the drive belt when it is cold.
  • → Replace damaged drive belt.

NOTIFICATION 

Drive belt breaks and becomes jammed 

• Risk of damage to components (trim panels, electric cables, etc.) 
• Leaks at the crankshaft vibration damper sealing ring 
• Vibration damper can overheat and lose its strength 
  • → Following belt breakage, check adjacent components and the interior of the engine compartment for damage. Repair or replace damaged parts.
  • → Find out why the belt broke. Check deflection rollers or crankshaft vibration dampers for prior damage.
  • → If the drive belt is jammed, replace the vibration damper.

1. Remove drive belt for air-conditioning compressor -3-  .

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   Belt tensioner for air-conditioning compressor

   1. 1.1  Use Torx wrench T55 -1-  to fit the lever on the belt tensioner -2-  , turn it as far as it will go in a clockwise direction and hold it at that position.
   2. 1.2  Remove drive belt for air-conditioning compressor -3-  from the tensioning roller.
   3. 1.3  Carefully allow the belt tensioner -2-  to turn back to its original position.
   4. 1.4  Remove drive belt for air-conditioning compressor -3-  .
2. Check pulleys for damage.