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    4. : Auxiliary belt replacement

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: V-belt
Operation: Auxiliary belt replacement

There are two auxiliary belts on this car model: one dedicated to the water pump only and the other for the air conditioning compressor, alternator and power steering pump. The belts are located in front of the engine and there is enough room for maneuver to be able to replace them: before proceeding with the disassembly, it is advisable to take note of the passage of the belts between the various pulleys; then loosen the tensioner to remove the old belt, compare the length and number of grooves with the new ones, apply the new belt on the various pulleys and finally loosen the tensioner to allow it to fit correctly.


Posted on 14 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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