Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing viscous fan - vehicles up to 05.2003 Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Pin wrench -3212-

Removing   Caution Observe notes on procedure for disconnecting the battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Disconnect earth wire at battery with ignition switched off. –  Pull dipstick -1- out of guide tube. –  Unclip cover caps. –  Unscrew nuts -arrows- and detach engine cover panel. –  Remove insulation beneath cover. –  Re-insert dipstick in guide tube.

–  Turn the tensioner in the direction of the -arrow- to slacken the poly V-belt. –  Remove poly V-belt from alternator pulley. –  Release pressure from the tensioner.   Note The air conditioner poly V-belt remains fitted.

–  Counterhold viscous fan pulley using pin wrench -3212- and unbolt viscous fan from bearing using an 8 mm hexagon key -item 1-. –  Detach viscous fan from bearing and lay it forwards in radiator cowl.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove alternator and lay it aside with wires connected. –  Take viscous fan out of radiator cowl. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Place viscous fan in radiator cowl prior to installing alternator. –  To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for securing bolts slightly. –  Install alternator → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27 –  Install viscous fan. –  Install poly V-belt → Anchor. –  Observe notes on procedures required after connecting battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Fan to viscous coupling	10 1)
Viscous fan to belt pulley	28
Viscous fan to bearing	45
Alternator to bracket	25
l  1) Renew bolts.