Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi S7, 2015 Audi RS 7, 2014 Audi S7, 2014 Audi RS 7, and 2013 Audi S7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the front noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front right wheel spoiler, refer to FRONT WHEEL SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI A7/S7 or FRONT WHEEL SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI RS7 .

-- Remove 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 .

WARNING:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

The coolant fan can come on even when the ignition is turned off, for example, caused by the heat still in the engine compartment.

Audi RS6/RS7:

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-, push the front lower coolant line slightly forward.

Fig 1: Bolt -Arrow- & Front Lower Coolant Line

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Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 2: Ribbed Belt Tension, Pivot Damper Direction Of -Arrow-

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CAUTION:

Risk of damage 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, pivot the damper only as far as necessary in the direction of -arrow-.

-- Remove the ribbed belt and release the tension on the tensioning element.

NOTE:

Ignore the Locking Pin T10060A.