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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203, 2000 issue)

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	W203
		Introduction
		Instruction Manual
		Routine maintenance
		Engine
			Compression check in engine cylinders
			Checking the engine by means of the vacuum gauge
			Removal and installation of the engine compartment lid from the bottom
			4-cylinder petrol engines
				Removal and installation of the cylinder head
				Removing and installing cylinder head cover
				Removing and installing chain tensioner
				Replacing the timing chain and installing camshaft
				Checking the installation phase the camshafts
				Removal and installation of the V-belt
			6-cylinder petrol engines
			Diesel engines
			Engine lubrication system
		Cooling and heating
		The power supply system and release
		Electric motor
		Manual gearbox
		Automatic Transmission
		Coupling and power shafts
		Brakes
		Suspension and steering
		Body
		Onboard electric

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Removal and installation of the V-belt

Compressor drive belt. Engine 111


1 - Tensioner 2 - Crankshaft 3 - deflection rollers	4 - Compressor 5 - Generator

Withdrawal

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Remove the fan or the air filter, depending on the engine.
2. Loosen the V-belt. To do this, the outer Torx wrench 10 mm and tilt tension lever with a tension roller counterclockwise.
Do not dismiss the lever of the tension wheel nut.

3. Remove the V-belt.
4. Check the belt, refer to Chapter Routine maintenance.

Setting


1 - Holder 2 - Tension lever	3 - Tensioner 4 - 10 mm outer Torx

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Put the V-belt, starting with the tensioner pulley. Next, put the strap in a sequence of numbers.
2. Slowly turn the tension roller in a clockwise direction, making sure that the position of the belt on the pulleys.
3. A positional datum (B), seen from the lower side of the engine, should be in the range (A). If the label is in a different location - do not match the length of the belt or improperly installed belt tensioner.
4. Install the fan cover or the air filter, depending on the engine.

The main drive belt

Withdrawal

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Remove the compressor belt.
2. Loosen and remove the V-belt as well as the compressor belt.

Setting


1 - Tensioner 2 - Crankshaft 3 - The compressor of the refrigerator air conditioner	5 - Power steering pump or dual pump 6 - Coolant pump

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Put the V-belt according to the sequence numbers in the illustration and tighten the belt as well as the compressor.
2. Put the belt of the compressor.

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