A/C Compressor Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A8 Quattro, 2023 Audi A8 Quattro, and 2022 Audi A8 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Depending on the model, preliminary work may be required. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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.
-- To tension the ribbed belt pivot the tensioner clockwise -arrow- using the Torx T55 socket.
Audi RS6 / RS7 / RSQ8 / SQ8 / SQ7:
-- Use the long version of the Torx T55 Ring Wrench
All:
-- Lock the tensioner using the Belt Tensioner Locking Tool: T40098 and remove the ribbed belt.