Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing poly V-belt Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locking pin -T10060 A-

Removing –  Take off engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  Unscrew bolt -arrow- and remove cover over coolant expansion tank.

–  Remove air pipe -arrows-.   Note

Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage. –  Turn the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow- to slacken the poly V-belt.

–  Lock tensioner in position with locking pin -T10060 A-.

–  Remove centre noise insulation -arrows-.

–  Remove right noise insulation -arrows-. –  Remove poly V-belt. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Before fitting poly V-belt, make sure all mechanical units (alternator, air conditioner compressor, power steering pump) are firmly in position. t  Hose connections and hoses for charge air system must be free of oil and grease before assembly. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue. –  Fit poly V-belt onto crankshaft pulley, power steering pump pulley and then onto alternator pulley. –  Release pressure from tensioner and remove locking pin -T10060 A-. –  Check poly V-belt for proper seating. l  Routing of poly V-belt on vehicles without air conditioner → Fig.. l  Routing of poly V-belt on vehicles with air conditioner → Fig.. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Hose clips for air hoses	3.5