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Do you have to pull throttle body on a Non S r56 to change tensioner ?

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Old 01-08-2019 | 10:52 PM
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Do you have to pull throttle body on a Non S r56 to change tensioner ?
Was reading the threads about changing tensioner on ns models and it looks really easy on my car the throttle body is in the way,,Im not sure if im missing something or the S is setup different. I have about a inch between TB and end on tensioner. 07 justa hatch
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Old 01-08-2019 | 11:13 PM
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Yes you need to undo the three bolts and move the top half out of the way. The TB gasket is re-usable or you can change it while you are in there.
 
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Old 01-09-2019 | 10:04 PM
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Hi thank you,,are the three bolts obvious,,are they torx ?
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Old 01-10-2019 | 12:31 AM
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https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
 
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Old 01-10-2019 | 06:14 AM
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