Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 60000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.2 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Serpentine belt

Replacement: serpentine belt – Audi A3 8PA. Tools you'll need:

Combination spanner #16

Replacement: serpentine belt – Audi A3 8PA. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replacement: serpentine belt – Audi A3 8PA. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Step 2

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 3

Remove the V-ribbed belt.
Step 4

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.

Replacement: serpentine belt – Audi A3 8PA. Tip:
Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
Step 5

Install the V-ribbed belt.

Replacement: serpentine belt – Audi A3 8PA. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
Step 6

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 7

Place the V-ribbed belt on the tensioner pulley.
Step 8

Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 9

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 10

Shut off the engine.

Step 11

Lower the car.

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