Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing bracket for ancillaries Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Locking pin -T10060A-

t  Spring type clip pliers -VAS 5024 A- Removing –  Detach engine cover panel with air cleaner → Rep. gr.24.

–  Remove the cover above the fuse box (press release tabs -arrows-).   WARNING Observe notes on the procedure for disconnecting the battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 27.

–  With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth cable -arrow-.

–  Lift out activated charcoal filter from retainer with pipes connected -arrow- and lay aside.   Note Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tip pen. If the belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.

–  To slacken poly V-belt, turn tensioner in -direction of arrow-.

–  Lock tensioner in position with locking pin -T10060A-. –  Take off poly V-belt.

–  Remove tensioner for poly V-belt -arrows-. –  Discharge refrigerant system → Rep. gr.87. –  Remove alternator → Electrical system; Repair group 27. –  Remove noise insulation → Rep. gr.50.

–  Remove noise insulation (right-side) -fasteners 1 ... 3-. –  Remove air conditioner compressor → Rep. gr.87.

–  Detach bracket for ancillaries: bolts -1 … 6-. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter

–  Tighten bolts in the sequence -1 ... 6-. –  Install alternator → Electrical system; Repair group 27. –  Install air conditioner compressor → Rep. gr.87. –  Install poly V-belt → Chapter. –  Connect battery. Procedures required → Electrical system; Repair group 27.