Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing, Supercharger Ribbed Belt: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi A7 Quattro, 2014 Audi A7 Quattro, 2013 Audi A7, and 2012 Audi A7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
-- Remove the front engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the front noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION .
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.
-- Pivot the tensioner clockwise in direction of -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.
-- Remove the ribbed belt and secure the tensioning element with Locking Pin T10060A