Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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

t  Locking pin -T10060 A- or -T10060-

Removing –  Lift engine cover panel at sides -arrows 1- and pull off towards front -arrow 2-.

–  Release catches and pull fuel filter with hoses attached upwards out of the bracket -arrow- and place to side.   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 the poly V-belt, turn the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow-.

–  Lock tensioner for poly V-belt in position with locking pin -T10060 A- or -T10060-. –  Remove poly V-belt. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Before fitting poly V-belt, make sure all mechanical units (e.g. alternator and air conditioner compressor) are firmly in position.

–  Fit poly V-belt onto crankshaft pulley and air conditioner compressor pulley. –  Then position poly V-belt on alternator pulley and release tensioner. –  Check poly V-belt for proper seating. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly.