Ribbed Belt

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Locking Pin T10060 A

Removing

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt:

Before removing ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Release the locking clips -arrows- and remove the right charge air hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Charge Air Guide Hose

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-- To release the tension on the ribbed belt, rotate the tensioner in the -direction of the arrow- from underneath.

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench And Locking Pin -T10060 A-

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-- Secure the tensioner with the locking Pin T10060 A.

-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

NOTE:

Check to make sure the following components are secure before installing the ribbed belt: The belt tensioner, generator and A/C compressor or bracket with idler pullet.

-- Place the ribbed belts on the vibration damper, generator and A/C compressor belt pulleys.

Fig 3: Identifying Ribbed Belt Routing

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-- Using an box-end wrench, rotate the tensioner in the -direction of the arrow- and remove the locking Pin T10060 A.

Fig 4: Identifying Wrench And Locking Pin -T10060 A-

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-- Release the tensioner.

-- Check whether the ribbed belt is routed correctly.

-- Start the engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.