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How to replace the serpentine belt of a MINI R53

Model: Mini Mini R53, R52, R50 - Years 2001-2007
Part: V-belt

In this video we can see how to replace the serpentine belt of a Mini R53: to reach the belt we need to make some space by removing some components. Now we put the key in the hole to loosen the belt, but we still need to remove the wheel and the wheel arch to better access the belt from the bottom; we can then remove it very quickly; if we don't have a technical drawing on hand to put it back in place, it would have been a good idea to take a photo to make sure to put it back in the right way: also check that the belt has a direction of rotation, to make sure to place it in the correct direction. Remove the key that was used to loosen the belt and turn it clockwise.

Posted on 7 April 2024 by ScegliAuto

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