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– Detach crankcase breather hose -arrow-.
– Unplug electrical connector for heater element for crankcase
breather - N79- -item 3-.
– Unscrew locking bolt -2- and retaining bolt -5-.
– Unfasten hose clips -1- and -4- and detach air hose from air
cleaner housing to turbocharger (right-side).
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Detach air hoses -2- and -3- from turbocharger.
Note
Before removing, mark running direction of poly V-belt with chalk
or felt-tipped pen. If the poly V-belt runs in the opposite direction
when it is refitted, this can cause breakage.
– To slacken poly V-belt, pivot tensioner in direction indicated
-arrow- using a lever with
3
/
8
” drive.
– Remove poly V-belt from alternator pulley.
– Release pressure from tensioner.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
56 Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS