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Originally Posted by Johnhef
If you're planning on removing the fan... There's a special MB tool for this, I've never tried to do it without the MB tools, but I assume one could use vice grips or similar to hold the pulley and a REAL short 8mm allen to break the fan nut loose.
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It can be done without special tools or removing the rad, I have the scraped knuckles to prove it
I used a 8mm L-Shaped Allen Key that would just clear between the rad and Fan bolt. When the bolt was loose enough I was able to undo it the rest of the way and remove it by hand. Clearance is tight and you must loosen the Fan Shroud and hang it over the fan to gain access.
I can't see how you could remove the Tensioner assembly without taking off the Fan first. OK if you were just replacing the Belt though.