Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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

t  Socket Torx T 60 -T40087-

Removing –  Remove intake manifold (top section) → Rep. gr.23. –  Loosen clamps -arrows-. –  Pivot toothed belt cover forward and disengage retaining pegs on bottom side of toothed belt cover.   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. –  Slacken poly V-belt by swivelling tensioner in direction of -arrow-, using socket Torx T 60 -T40087- and a long, straight-handled ring spanner or open-end spanner. –  Remove poly V-belt from tensioning roller.

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

–  Release quick-release fasteners -1- and -2- and take off front noise insulation. –  Remove poly V-belt. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Fit poly V-belt on pulleys.

Vehicles without additional idler roller: 1 -  Alternator 2 -  Idler roller 3 -  Idler roller 4 -  Coolant pump 5 -  Power steering pump 6 -  Air conditioner compressor 7 -  Poly V-belt tensioner 8 -  Crankshaft

Vehicles with additional idler roller: 1 -  Alternator 2 -  Idler roller 3 -  Idler roller 4 -  Coolant pump 5 -  Idler roller 6 -  Power steering pump 7 -  Air conditioner compressor 8 -  Poly V-belt tensioner 9 -  Crankshaft All vehicles (continued):   Note When installing poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on pulleys. –  Install intake manifold (top section) → Rep. gr.23. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly.