Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Vehicles with 3.2 ltr. FSI engine

Removing –  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery → Chapter. –  Pull off front engine cover -arrows-.

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

–  On vehicles with auxiliary heater, unscrew bolts -arrows- for exhaust pipe of auxiliary/supplementary heater at noise insulation.

–  Release quick-fasteners -1- and -2- and take off noise insulation panel (front). Leave rear noise insulation panel in position. –  Remove front bumper cover → Rep. Gr.63. –  Move lock carrier to service position → Rep. Gr.50.   Note

Before removing, mark running direction of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen. If the belt runs in the wrong direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage. –  To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in direction of -arrow-. –  Remove poly V-belt from alternator pulley. –  Release pressure from the tensioner.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows-. –  Detach wires -1- and -2- at alternator. –  Remove alternator.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Fit poly V-belt on pulleys as illustrated. 1 -  Alternator 2 -  Idler roller 3 -  Coolant pump 4 -  Power steering pump 5 -  Air conditioner compressor 6 -  Tensioner for poly V-belt 7 -  Crankshaft   Note When installing poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on pulleys. –  Install lock carrier with attachments → Rep. Gr.50. –  Connect battery. Additional steps required → Anchor. –  Start engine and check that belt runs properly. –  Install front bumper cover → Rep. Gr.63. Tightening torques

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