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Removing the drive belt for alternator

WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Preliminary work 

CAUTION: Spring preload. 
Injury hazard! 
  • The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
  • Carry out the described steps properly.
CAUTION: Component with preload. 
Injury hazard! 
  • Reduce preload as far as possible before disassembly. Relieve component.
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.
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