Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt -2- Routing Sequence

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1 - Generator

3 - Idler Roller

4 - Vibration damper

5 - Tensioner

NOTE:

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

-- Start the engine and check the belt routing.

-- Install the front bumper cover end plate, refer to BUMPER COVER END PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI A7/S7 or FRONT BUMPER COVER END PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI RS7 .