Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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

t  Locking pin -3204-

Removing –  Remove engine cover panel -arrows-.

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

Tensioning roller with hexagon flats:   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. –  Turn the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow- using a 17 mm ring spanner to slacken the poly V-belt. –  Lock tensioner in position by inserting locking pin -3204- in locating holes -arrows-. –  Guide poly V-belt over viscous fan and detach belt.

Tensioning roller with hexagon socket:   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. –  Turn the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow- using a 10 mm hexagon key to slacken the poly V-belt. –  Lock tensioner in position by inserting locking pin -3204- in locating holes -arrow 1- and -arrow 2-. –  Guide poly V-belt over viscous fan and detach belt. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Start by fitting poly V-belt onto crankshaft pulley. Push belt onto tensioning roller last.   Note

When installing the poly V-belt ensure the belt seats correctly in the belt pulleys. Routing of poly V-belt D1 -  without air conditioner D2 -  with air conditioner   Note When installing poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on pulleys. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly.