Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Vehicles with 2.7 ltr. or 3.0 ltr. TDI engine Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-

t  Socket Torx T 60 -T40087- Removing –  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery → Chapter. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. Gr.50.

Caution Risk of breakage if the poly V-belt runs in the opposite direction when refitted. Before removing, mark direction of operation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen in preparation for re-installation. –  Slacken poly V-belt by pivoting tensioner in direction of -arrow-, using Torx T 60 socket -T40087- and a long, straight-handled ring spanner or open-end spanner. –  Remove poly V-belt from tensioning roller.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox:   Note Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox → Rep. Gr.37. –  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- beneath engine. –  Disconnect ATF pipes -arrows- at connections on right side of engine.

All models: –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- at alternator.

–  Detach wires -1- and -2- at alternator. –  Disengage charge air cooler from bracket at bottom right. –  Remove alternator. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for securing bolts slightly. Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Secure ATF pipes → Rep. Gr.37.

All models: –  Fit poly V-belt on pulleys as illustrated. 1 -  Alternator 2 -  Idler roller 3 -  Idler roller 4 -  Coolant pump 5 -  Idler roller 6 -  Power steering pump 7 -  Air conditioner compressor 8 -  Tensioner for poly V-belt 9 -  Vibration damper –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Install front bumper cover → Rep. Gr.63. –  Connect battery. Steps required → Anchor. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly. Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Check ATF level → Rep. Gr.37. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Alternator to engine	22
30/B+ terminal to alternator	16