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– To slacken poly V-belt, apply pressure to tensioner in direction
of the -arrow- using a lever with 60 mm TORX socket.
– Remove poly V-belt from tensioning roller.
– Release pressure from tensioner.
– Disconnect air hose -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove air pipe (bottom).
– Detach air hose -arrow- from air pipe (top).
– Unscrew bolts -1 … 3- and remove air pipe (top).
– Detach air hose -arrow- at front of charge air cooler (right-
side).
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
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