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WWONG

08-26-2016 12:01 PM

How do you remove tension on the AC belt?

Hello,

Does anyone know how to release the tension on the AC belt? The serpentine belt has a belt tensioner but on this, it's just the AC wheel connected to the crank. I'm assuming it's somewhere on the AC side but I don't see anything that would move.

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ryan5034

08-26-2016 01:55 PM

I don't have experience with the X5 but are you sure there isn't a slotted bolt hole to allow you to adjust the tension?

the_ulf

08-26-2016 04:59 PM

not at all. it's a stretch belt.

ard	08-26-2016 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_ulf (Post 1086078)

not at all. it's a stretch belt.

Bingo.

There is a special tool to twist the belt ON and to get the belt OFF.

Google search...stretch belt tool...lots of videos, amazon for tools (do make sure it will work for the BMW pulley..)

WWONG

08-30-2016 11:14 PM

Thanks guys. I bought a tool called the Lisle 59370 from eBay for like $13 and it worked wonderfully. I used an incorrect method to move the crank as I didn't have the special tool for it and I don't want to pay for a one-time use thing but it worked out the same.

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