Installing the drive belt for alternator

Drive belt for alternator 

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1. Drive belt for alternator 
   NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
   If the drive belt is reused: Mark the direction of rotation and reinstall the drive belt in same direction of rotation.
   NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
   Replace drive belt if it is contaminated with coolant and oil residue.
   • Position the drive belt for alternator (2) on the ancillary components.
   • Raise the preload with standard tools (1) on the belt tensioner in the arrow direction  .
   • Feed out the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390)  from the belt tensioner and remove.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .