Ribbed Belt

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Locking Pin T10060 A

Removing

-- Pull the EVAP canister in the engine compartment together with the connected hoses upward out of the bracket -arrow- and lay it to the side.

Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister

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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.

-- To release ribbed belt tension, rotate tensioner in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 2: Relieving Tension On Ribbed Belt

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-- Secure tensioner with T10060 A.

-- Remove ribbed belt.

Installing

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

NOTE:

Before installing ribbed belt, generator, A/C compressor must be securely installed.

-- Route ribbed belt as follows:

Fig 3: Identifying Ribbed Belt Routing

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Idler roller
Vibration damper
Coolant pump
Tensioning roller
Generator
Idler roller
A/C Compressor

-- Hold tensioner with open end wrench and remove T10060 A.

Fig 4: Relieving Tension On Ribbed Belt

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-- Release tensioner.

-- Check whether ribbed belt is routed correctly.

-- Start engine and check whether ribbed belt runs correctly.