Removing and installing tensioner for poly V-belt - vehicles with electromechanical power steering — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Special tools named: T10060

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• For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the engine removed.Disregard (item 1).
• For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the engine removed.Disregard (arrows).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of injury as the radiator fans may start up automatically.Even when the ignition is switched off, the radiator fans can start up without warning due to accumulated heat in the engine compartment, etc. — Lift off engine cover panel (front) (1).
2. Remove bolt (2) for coolant pipe (front left). [Note: For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the engine removed.Disregard (item 1).]
3. Remove front noise insulation (1)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
4. Remove bolt (1) for coolant pipes (front left). [Note: For illustration purposes, the installation position is shown with the engine removed.Disregard (arrows).]
5. Detach coolant valve for cylinder head N489(arrow) from bracket and move it clear to the side.

6. To slacken poly V-belt turn tensioner in clockwise direction (arrow).
7. Remove poly V-belt from tensioner and release tensioner. [Note: Ignore T10060 A.]
8. Detach cover from tensioner.
9. Remove bolt (1) and detach poly V-belt tensioner (2) from cylinder block.
10. Install poly V-belt .
11. Install coolant pipes (front left) .
12. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.

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