Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Audi A5 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

There Is a Risk of Injury If the Radiator Fan Turns on by Itself.

- When performing procedures near the radiator maintain a distance to the radiator.

Vehicles with Generator:

Fig 1: Ribbed Belt For Vehicles With Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

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CAUTION:

Risk of Destroying a Used Ribbed Belt by Reversing the Running Direction.

- Mark the running direction before removal.

- Pay attention to the running direction when reinstalling.

-- Pivot the tensioner clockwise in direction of -arrow- and lock using the : T10060A .

-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Vehicles with Starter Generator:

Fig 2: Direction Of Turning The Tensioner

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-- Turn the tensioner in direction of -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

-- Secure the tensioner using the : T10060A .

-- Remove the ribbed belt.