Ribbed Belt TENSIONER, Removing And Installing, Accessory Ribbed Belt: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A6 Quattro, 2017 Audi A6 Quattro, and 2016 Audi A6 Quattro. 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 engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- on the left front coolant pipes.

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-- Remove the bolt -1- for the left front coolant pipes.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Pivot the tensioner clockwise -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

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-- Remove the ribbed belt from the tensioner and release the tension on the tensioner.

NOTE:

Ignore the :T10060A .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and then remove the ribbed belt tensioner -2- from the cylinder block.

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