A4 Cabriolet L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB) (2005)
Mark on camshaft sprocket and mark on crankshaft must be at TDC cylinder 1 (arrows).
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Check dimension -a- between tensioning lever and tensioner housing with a gauge -2- (e.g. drill bit).
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Dimension a = 6 - 10 mm
If dimension -a- is not obtained
CAUTION:
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The drive belt tensioner is oil-damped and can only be compressed slowly and with evenly applied force.
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When compressing the tensioner, excessive force can damage the tensioning pulley.
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Push pulley on counter-clockwise in direction of arrow with a socket head wrench using even but not excessive application of force until tensioner
piston can be locked with locking plate T10008.