I have a 2003 E320. How do you relieve the belt tension?
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I have a 2003 E320. How do you relieve the belt tension?
Nov 5, 2008 at 1:05 PM
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The belt tensioner is listed on the diagram below. There will be a center bolt you can put a ratchet on and turn anti clockwise to relieve the tension. There may also be a 17mm socket casting on the tensioner that you can do the same motion with on some models.