Ribbed belt, removing and installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A8, 2009 Audi A8, 2008 Audi A8, and 2007 Audi A8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

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Remove front sound insulation by loosening fasteners - 1 -.

NOTE:

Ignore items - 2, 3, 4 -.

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Remove bolts - arrows - and remove coolant pipes to ATF cooler with coolant hoses - 1 through 4 - connected from lock carrier.

CAUTION: Risk of destroying due to reversed running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

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Pivot tensioning device in direction of - arrow - to relieve tension on ribbed belt.
Remove ribbed belt and release tensioning device.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

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Route ribbed belt - 2 - over belt pulley in specified sequence.

1 - Generator

3 - Idler roller

4 - Vibration damper

5 - Tensioning roller

NOTE:

When installing the ribbed belt, make sure it is seated correctly on pulleys.

Start engine and check running belt.