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Ribbed Belt






Ribbed Belt

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Locking Pin (T10060 A)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the front part of the right front wheel housing liner.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Ribbed Belt:


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

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

- Rotate the belt tensioner - 1 - as shown using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - in the - direction of the arrow - and secure it using the locking pin (T10060 A).






- Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt.

Generator and Coolant Pump Ribbed Belt:


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

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

- Relieve tension on the tensioner - 1 - for the A/C compressor ribbed belt (remove the locking pin (T10060 A)).

- Install the locking pin (T10060 A) into the tensioner - 2 -.






- Rotate the tensioner - 2 - using a 15 mm box end wrench - A - in the - direction of the arrow - and secure it using the locking pin (T10060 A).

- Remove the generator and coolant pump ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Place the generator and coolant pump ribbed belt onto the pulleys, then lastly onto the idler pulley - 3 -.






- Before tensioning the generator and coolant pump ribbed belt, rotate the compressor pulley and check the ribbed belt for correct seating on the pulley.

- Before installing A/C compressor ribbed belt, secure the tensioner using the locking pin (T10060 A).

When installing the ribbed belt, note the direction of rotation of the belt and be sure that it is seated correctly on the pulley.

- Start the engine and check the belt running.