How to carry out replacement: Poly V-Belt 1.8 i BMW Z3 Roadster
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When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your BMW Z3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW Z3 (E36). Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #32
Drive socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Fender cover
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Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW Z3 (E36). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW Z3 (E36). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the fastener of the viscous fan clutch. Use a combination spanner #32.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the fan shroud seal.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew and remove the viscous fan clutch.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the fan shroud.
  5. Step 7
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    Pull aside the AC compressor belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the AC compressor belt.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the tensioner pulley cap.
  8. Step 10
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  10. Step 12
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW Z3 (E36). Professionals recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  11. Step 13
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW Z3 (E36). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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