I can’t find an accurate DIY for my 535i to replace a broken belt. I’ve found some but when I go to take out the cooling fan I seem to be getting stuck. Mainly because there’s a screw connecting this metal crossbar to the fan. It’s at a perfect angle so everything blocks me from seeing what I would need to take it off. Now I’m stuck, replaced alternator, now I need to replace the belt. Any help would be appreciate as I’m now thinking of going under the car to do this.

 

Its a pita, I just did mine. I used the DIY on pelican Parts i believe. You have to remove that screw from the bottom that holds that bracket to the fan in order to pull it out. There are also two power steering hose i think attached at the bottom of the fan shroud. I didnt see that and broke that clip holding them on.