Ribbed belt, removing and installing: Removing

• Lift vehicle.

Fig 1: Engine Compartment Noise Insulation Bolts

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• Remove bolts -arrows- and remove center sound insulation.

Fig 2: Noise Insulation Clips

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• Remove nut, release clips -arrows- and remove right noise insulation.

Fig 3: Engine Cover Caps

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• Remove caps -arrows- on engine cover -A-.

Fig 4: Engine Cover & Nuts

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• Release nuts -arrows-.
• Lift engine cover -A- from engine.
• Remove charge air pipe between charge air cooler and exhaust turbocharger.

Refer to 21 - TURBOCHARGER, G-CHARGER

• Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt if it is to be reused.

Fig 5: Turning Tensioner

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• Loosen ribbed belt by turning tensioner in direction of -arrow-.
• Remove ribbed belt.