Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing

Ribbed Belt, Removing and Installing

Removing

CAUTION!
Risk of destroying 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.

- Remove the noise insulation => Body Exterior 50 Noise Insulation.

- Remove the right air guide hose - arrows -.





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





- Secure tensioner with Drift (T10060 A).

- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Before installing ribbed belt, generator, A/C compressor must be securely installed.

- First mount the ribbed belt on the crankshaft pulley, then on the A/C compressor and generator.





- Turn the tensioner with a box-end wrench and remove the drift (T10060 A).





- Release tensioner.

- Check whether ribbed belt is routed correctly.

- Start engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.