When to replace the Poly V-Belt on your AUDI A5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA) 2.0 TFSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for A5 Sportback (8TA) and other AUDI models
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Tools
Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). List of the tools you'll need:
Combination spanner #16
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Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). Recommended sequence of 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
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 4
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
  2. Step 5
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). Tip:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  3. Step 6
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    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #16.
  4. Step 7
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: serpentine belt – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
  5. Step 8
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
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