RS6 BRV ancillary drive belt removal — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes RS6, 4.2

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

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• At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 25 workshop diagrams for BRV

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Ancillary drive belt tensioner pulley:
2. Locking pin:
3. Remove the engine lower cover
4. Note: At removal, mark the direction of rotation; when refitting ensure the drive belt rotates in the same direction
5. Turn the tensioner clockwise

6. Turn the tensioner clockwise
7. Remove the locking pin
8. Check that the drive belt is correctly fitted
9. Check the tension of the belt

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