Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi A6 Quattro, 2020 Audi A6 Quattro, and 2019 Audi A6 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.