Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Customer Interest
Engine - Hard Steering/Gen Lamp ON/Engine Noise
Group 13 number 08-08 dated
13 10 03
2018317/3
June 14, 2010
Supercedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 13 number 08-08 dated November 24, 2008 for reasons listed below.
Affected vehicles
Condition
^ Generator warning light is illuminated.
^ Noise from the engine.
^ Increased steering effort is required, but the condition does not result in loss of steering control.
Technical Background
Broken tension spring in belt tensioner (roller without profile).
Production Solution
Change to belt drive with belt tensioner 022 145 299E (roller with profile).
Service
Switch to belt drive with tensioner 022 145 299E (roller with profile).