Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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

t  Locking pin -T10060 A-

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

–  Open quick-release fasteners -1 … 3- and take off front and rear noise insulation.

–  Pull off engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Remove air ducts -1- and -2-. –  Pull off bonnet seal at lock carrier.

–  Remove top toothed belt cover by releasing retaining clips -arrows-.   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 tensioner in -direction of arrow- and lock with locking pin -T10060 A- to slacken the poly V-belt. –  Remove poly V-belt.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Fit poly V-belt on all belt pulleys. 1 -  Vibration damper 2 -  Tensioner 3 -  Alternator 4 -  Power steering pump 5 -  Idler roller 6 -  Air conditioner compressor –  Hold tensioner with ring spanner, pull out locking pin -T10060 A- and release pressure from tensioner. –  Check poly V-belt for proper seating. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly.