2003 BMW 330xi - What steps are required to replace the alternator? Specifically if the idler pulley needs to be removed how is it done?
Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 5:46 PM
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The deflection and tensioner pulleys both have dust caps that are easily popped off to expose the bolt head for the alternator mounting. The tensioner is slackened in a similar fashion, remove the cap and turn the Torx bolt to slack the tensioner and remove the belt.