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Drive Belt Inspection

NOTE: DO NOT install drive belt in opposite direction. Damage to belt may occur.
  1. There are 2 different versions of drive belts used on A6 models. To identify version of drive belt used, see Fig 2 and Fig 3 .
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Drive Belt
    G96F09908Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt Version "A"
    G96G09904Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Drive Belt Version "B"
    G96J09905Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. If vehicle has version "B", go to step 4). On version "A", remove drive belt guard. Using a 15-mm wrench, rotate tensioner clockwise to loosen belt tensioner. Secure belt tensioner using Drift (3204). See Fig 4 .
  3. Remove drive belt. Ensure belt has no splits, cracks or other damage. Replace drive belt if necessary. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install drive belt onto tensioning pulley last. Using a 15-mm wrench, hold tensioner and remove drift. Allow tensioner to move against drive belt. Install drive belt guard.
  4. Remove drive belt guard. Using a 10-mm wrench, rotate tensioner clockwise to loosen belt tensioner. Secure belt tensioner using Drift (3204). See Fig 5 .
  5. Remove drive belt. Ensure belt has no splits, cracks or other damage. Replace drive belt if necessary. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install drive belt onto tensioning pulley last. Using a 10-mm wrench, hold tensioner and remove drift. Allow tensioner to move against drive belt. Install drive belt guard.
Fig 4: Removing & Installing Drive Belt Version "A"
G96B09906Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Removing & Installing Drive Belt Version "B"
G96D09907Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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