Vjphoto

Looking for help with this problem: In the process of replacing the serpentine belt on my 2005 w211 E55 and while trying to relieve the tension on the belt I put too much pressure on the adjustment bolt and it broke off. Now I am left with the task of replacing the tensioner without being able to access the two torx nuts that secure it. Any suggestions on how to remove the tensioner?

hayseed

iTrader: (2)

remove the pulley and see whats under it, drill a hole in the arm and tap a bolt in there to move it around/lever post or get a sawsall and cut the arm off to get access to the hidden botls--

shardul

iTrader: (1)

move the tensioner with a pry bar

Vjphoto

Thanks so much for the prompt reply. I have a friend that is handy with a dremel and suggested that he saw off a corner of the tensioner that's covering the bolt as you suggested. I'm somewhat hesitant about having the mettle dust from sawing in my engine compartment.