Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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

t  Locking pin -T10060A- Removing

–  Remove engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  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. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Before fitting poly V-belt, make sure all ancillary units (alternator and air-conditioner compressor) are firmly secured.

–  Fit the poly V-belt onto the crankshaft and air conditioner compressor pulleys. –  Then position poly V-belt on alternator pulley and release tensioner. –  Check that poly V-belt is properly seated. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly.