Removing and installing poly V-belt for alternator and coolant pump — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Disregard (item 2).

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor .
2. Disconnect hose (1) at activated charcoal filter (press release tab) and move hose clear. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
3. Pull activated charcoal filter (1) with line attached upwards out of bracket (arrow B); lift release tab (1) to do so.
4. Release activated charcoal filter (arrow B), lift off (arrow A) and move clear to one side. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
5. ⚠ 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 alternator and coolant pump with chalk or felt-tip pen for re-installation. — To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow).

6. Detach poly V-belt for alternator and coolant pump and release tensioner.
7. Swivel tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow).
8. Fit poly V-belt on poly V-belt pulleys (on alternator pulley last).
9. Release tensioner.
10. Check that poly V-belt is properly seated.
11. Install poly V-belt for air conditioner compressor .

🎬 Video walkthrough

Independent video tutorial by AUTODOC (YouTube) — a helpful visual companion to the steps above.

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