Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing poly V-belt

Removing –  Pull off engine cover panel (front) -arrows-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove air ducts -1- and -2-.

–  Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–  Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. Leave rear noise insulation in position. –  Remove bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. Gr.50.   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. –  To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in direction of -arrow-. –  Remove poly V-belt and release pressure from the tensioner. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–  Fit poly V-belt onto pulleys as shown in illustration. 1.  Alternator 2.  Idler roller 3.  Coolant pump 4.  Power steering pump 5.  Air conditioner compressor 6.  Tensioner for poly V-belt 7.  Crankshaft   Note When installing poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on pulleys. –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly. –  Install bumper cover (front) → Rep. Gr.63.