Removing and installing poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front wheel (right-side) Wheels and tyres44.
2. Remove front wheel housing liner (front section, right-side) 66.
3. ⚠ If a used belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor with chalk or felt-tip pen for re-installation. — To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow).
4. Detach poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor and release tensioner.
5. Swivel tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow).

6. Fit poly V-belt on poly V-belt pulleys (on air conditioner pulley last).
7. Release tensioner.
8. Check that poly V-belt is properly seated.
9. Start engine and check that belt runs properly.
10. Install front section of front wheel housing liner (right-side) 66.
11. Fit front wheel (right-side) Wheels and tyres44.

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