Ribbed Belt

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locking Pin T10060A

Removing Ribbed Belt

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

-- Remove right front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

Remove A/C Compressor Ribbed Belt

CAUTION:

Risk of damage due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

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

-- Swivel tensioning element -1- as illustrated using a 15 mm open end wrench -A- in -direction of arrow- and secure using Locking Pin T10060A.

Fig 1: Identifying Rotation Of Tensioner Secured In Position With Locking Pin T10060A

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-- Remove ribbed belt for A/C compressor.

Removing the ribbed belt for the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump.

CAUTION:

Risk of damage due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

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

-- Release the tension on the tensioner -1- for the A/C compressor ribbed belt (Locking Pin T10060A).

-- Insert the Locking Pin T10060A into the tensioner -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Pin Inserted T10060A Into Tensioning Element

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-- Swivel the tensioner -2- in -direction of arrow- using a 15 mm wrench -A- and then lock it into place with Locking Pin T10060A.

-- Remove the generator ribbed belt, power steering pump and coolant pump.

Installing Ribbed Belt

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Route the ribbed belt for the generator, power steering pump and coolant pump over the belt pulley, and then over the idler roller -4-.

Fig 3: Ribbed Belt Routing

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-- Turn the compressor ribbed belt pulley before tensioning the ribbed belt and make sure the ribbed belt is seated correctly on the belt pulley.

-- Lock the tensioner with the Locking Pin T10060A before installing the A/C compressor ribbed belt.

NOTE:

Make sure the belt rotation direction is correct and that the belt sits correctly on the pulley.

-- Start the engine and check the belt running.