Removing the camshaft belt

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tensioner

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Slacken off the belt tensioner. 

There are two variants of the belt tensioner.

Up to engine number 3188688  the eccentric must be turned clockwise when loosening.

From engine number 3188689  the eccentric must be turned counter-clockwise to loosen the belt tension.

• Slacken off the belt tensioner center screw slightly.
• Hold the center screw in position and, depending on the variant, turn the eccentric on the tensioner to 10 o'clock (clockwise) or 2 o'clock (counter-clockwise) using a 6 mm Allen key.
NOTE:

The component can be reused unless it has been subjected to abnormal mechanical stress, damage or oil contamination.

• Remove the camshaft belt from the tension pulley, camshaft pulley and water pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Damper And Special Tool 999 5433

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Remove the vibration damper. 

Remove the oscillation damper. Use counterhold 9995433 . Work the oscillation damper loose.

Remove the camshaft belt.