When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your AUDI A4
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 2.0 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #17
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  2. Step 4
    How to replace AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 1.8 T 2003 Poly V-Belt - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #17.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). AUTODOC recommends:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  4. Step 6
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #17.
    Step 7
    Changing Poly V-Belt on AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7) 2.0 TDI 2005 by yourself
    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A4 Convertible (8H7, B6, 8HE, B7). Tip:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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