Removing the tensioning pulley for the coolant pump

NOTE: DANGER
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Danger to life through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see:
SAFETY INFORMATION ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
For additional information see:
NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

Preliminary works

Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR COOLANT PUMP .

Loosen nut (1).
Feed out the tensioning pulley (2) and remove it.

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