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– Fit poly V-belt onto pulleys in the following sequence:
1 - Alternator
2 - Idler roller
3 - Coolant pump
4 - Power steering pump
5 - Air conditioner compressor
6 - Tensioner for poly V-belt
7 - Crankshaft
Note
When installing poly V-belt, make sure it is properly seated on
pulleys.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 3 .
– Fill with coolant ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Start engine and check that belt runs properly.
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Alternator to engine 23
30/B+ terminal to alternator 16
ATF cooler to body 10
3.3 Vehicles with 3.7 ltr. and 4.2 ltr. MPI en‐
gine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery
⇒ page 2 .
– Drain off coolant ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 .
– Remove front wheel (right-side).
– Remove front right wheel housing liner ⇒ Rep. gr. 66 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
3. Removing and installing alternator 17