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Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12) (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Service and Repair

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Cooper Cooper (R56)
Engine
L4-1.6L (N12)
Year
2008
Section
Drive Belt › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 3
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Drive Belt: Service and Repair

11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (N12)

Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove right wheel arch cover

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Remove right headlight

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Remove lock bridge

Bring belt tensioner (1) with wrench (2) into assembly position.
Secure assembly position of belt tensioner (1) by sliding locating pin (3) in direction of arrow.

Warning: 
Danger of injury!

Remove wrench (1) again from belt tensioner.
Remove drive belt (4) from alternator.

Note: 
For reasons of clarity, illustration and text show front wall removed.

Move friction wheel (2) into servicing position.
In order to release the frictional connection between crankshaft and coolant pump, it is necessary to move the friction gear (2) into the servicing
position.
Firmly pull handle (1) in direction of arrow until friction gear (2) is separated from belt pulley.

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Parts & tools for this job For 2008 Mini Mini Cooper 1.6L

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