Removing and installing toothed belt cover (centre) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–)

• Opens: coolant

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• Loosen (do not remove) bolt (1), and pivot alternator (3) slightly to left side (arrow).
• Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.
• Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.
• Do not reuse coolant.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air cleaner housing .
2. Remove toothed belt cover (top) .
3. Remove tensioner for poly V-belt .
4. Remove bolt (2) for alternator.
5. Loosen (do not remove) bolt (1), and pivot alternator (3) slightly to left side (arrow).

6. Move clear electrical wiring harness (2). [Note: Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping coolant.]
7. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps up to 25 mm3094, release hose clips (3) and disconnect hoses.
8. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach coolant lines (1).
9. Remove bolts (arrows) for toothed belt cover (bottom) (1).
10. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach toothed belt cover (centre) (1). [Note: Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.]
11. Remove air cleaner housing . [Note: Do not reuse coolant.]
12. Fill up with coolant .

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