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Alternator drive belt - with air conditioning

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Alternator drive belt - with air conditioning
ElectricalAlternator drive belt - with air conditioning · page 1 of 2
  1. Loosen adjusting bolt until there is sufficient free movement to remove the drive belt.

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive torque to adjusting bolt or damage to bolt will result. If bolt appears to be seized or is difficult to turn, apply suitable anti-seize lubricant to bolt.

  1. Remove auxiliary drive belt.

Refit

  1. Clean auxiliary drive belt pulleys and ensure that pulley grooves are not damaged.
  2. Fit drive belt. Ensure drive belt is correctly located in pulley grooves.
  3. Adjust auxiliary drive belt tension. See Adjustments.
  4. Position closing panel to body and secure with scrivets and Torx screw.
  5. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  6. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
  7. Connect battery earth lead.

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT - WITH AIR CONDITIONING

Service repair no - 86.10.03/20

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
Alternator drive belt - with air conditioning – Remove road wheel(s).
  1. Remove 2 scrivets and Torx screw securing closing panel.
  2. Remove closing panel.

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