TENSIONER For Ribbed Belt TENSIONER, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles excluding RSQ8 / SQ8 / SQ7:

Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi RSQ8 / SQ8 / SQ7:

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the starter generator. Refer to STARTER GENERATOR RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the wire -4- on the bracket -2- to do so loosen the retainers -3 and 5-.

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and loosen the cable holder -3-.

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-- Remove the nuts -1- from the wire -5-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the tensioner -1-.

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