Aux belt tensioner help - taking tension off?

[Spud_G40]

Hey guys, looking to take out the aircon pump this weekend. I have a Mk3 Cupra, probably really straight forward but.

How do you take tension off the aux belt tensioner? Do you just unbolt it?

Yes I have the smaller belt.

Cheers

 

[DPJ]

No, before unbolting:

turn the lug on it with an open-ended spanner, then pop a allen key (or similar) through the small holes to lock it.

Then unbolt.

 

[Spud_G40]

Ah i see, turn it away from the belt I take it.....

 

[DPJ]

Pic from a Mk4 golf - but you get the idea....?

 

[PhilW]

Perfect photo there.

 

[DPJ]

Perfect photo there.

Phew! I was waiting for someone to tell me Ibiza was different.........

 

[Spud_G40]

Very big help there DPJ! As PhilW said perfect photo. Did'nt realise it was that easy, very sensible aux belt tensioner, change a belt in seconds!

Aircon pump now removed, car seems 'free-er' and more responsive off boost now.