When to replace the Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on your AUDI A3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Water pump and timing belt kit : 70000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro, AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) S3 quattro 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: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Sealant
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Torx bit T20
Torx bit T25
Torx bit T27
12-point socket # 19
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit No.H6
HEX bit No.H8
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Clip removal tool
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Water pump pliers
Clic-R collar pliers
Round-nose pliers
Seal scraper
Funnel
Fluid container
Hydraulic transmission jack
Jack
Painter's tape
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Unscrew the fasteners of the car battery terminals. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the battery terminals.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the bumper upper fasteners. Use Torx T27. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA)
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener of the spacer under the bumper reinforcement bar. Use Torx T25. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the bumper to the fenders. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 14
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    Release the side clips of the bumper. Carefully release the bumper from the fasteners.
  12. Step 15
    Lower the car.
    Step 16
    A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 2005 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit DIY replacement workshop manual
    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the bumper and remove it. Use Torx T27. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 17
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    Detach the connectors of the fog lights.
  14. Step 18
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    Detach the headlamp washer hose.
  15. Step 19
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    Unscrew the headlight fasteners. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the headlight.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  17. Step 21
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    Unplug the connectors of the headlight bulbs. Use a clip removal tool.
  18. Step 22
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    Unscrew the headlight fasteners. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 23
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    Remove the headlight.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  20. Step 24
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    Unplug the connectors of the headlight bulbs. Use a clip removal tool.
  21. Step 25
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    Unplug the horn connector.
  22. Step 26
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    Detach the air duct.
  23. Step 27
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    Unplug the horn connector.
  24. Step 28
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    Remove the air duct.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Tip:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  25. Step 29
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    Unplug the connector of the coolant temperature sensor.
  26. Step 30
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    Detach the wiring of the coolant temperature sensor. Use a flat screwdriver.
  27. Step 31
    A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 2005 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit DIY replacement workshop manual
    Unscrew the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  28. Step 32
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    Remove the bumper reinforcement bar.
  29. Step 33
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the radiator air guides. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  30. Step 34
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    Remove the radiator air guides.
  31. Step 35
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the hydraulic power steering hoses. Use Torx T20. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  32. Step 36
    Detach the hydraulic power steering hoses.
    Step 37
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  33. Step 38
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    Open the coolant drain tap. Use water pump pliers.
  34. Step 39
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  35. Step 40
    Close the coolant drain tap.
    Step 41
    Detach the clip of the lower coolant hose. Use a clip removal tool.
    Step 42
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    Detach the lower coolant pipe. Use a crowbar.
  36. Step 43
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  37. Step 44
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    Remove the air intake pipe.
  38. Step 45
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    Cover the intercooler air guide with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  39. Step 46
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  40. Step 47
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    Clean the air hose fastener. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  41. Step 48
    Replacing Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on Audi A3 8P Sportback 2004 2.0 TDI 16V by yourself
    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  42. Step 49
    A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 2005 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the air intake pipe.
  43. Step 50
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    Cover the intercooler air guide with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  44. Step 51
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  45. Step 52
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    Loosen the fastener of the hose of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a combination spanner #22.
  46. Step 53
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    Detach the hose of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line.
  47. Step 54
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    Clean the hose of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  48. Step 55
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    Detach the clamps of the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use a flat screwdriver.
  49. Step 56
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    Remove the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line.
  50. Step 57
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    Close the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line with caps.
  51. Step 58
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    Clean the pipes of the automatic transmission fluid cooling line. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  52. Step 59
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air intake duct. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  53. Step 60
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    Remove the air intake duct.
  54. Step 61
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    Unplug the connector of the engine cooling fans.
  55. Step 62
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    Remove the wiring harness holder.
  56. Step 63
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    Unplug the connector of the engine cooling fans.
  57. Step 64
    A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 2005 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit DIY replacement workshop manual
    Detach the clip of the upper coolant hose. Use round-nose pliers.
  58. Step 65
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    Detach the upper coolant hose.
  59. Step 66
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Audi A3 8P Sportback 2007 1.6 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit
    Remove the bonnet weather strip.
  60. Step 67
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air conditioning radiator. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  61. Step 68
    How to change Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on Audi A3 8P Sportback 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the air conditioning radiator.
  62. Step 69
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the engine cooling radiator support panel. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  63. Step 70
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    Remove the bonnet latch cable.
  64. Step 71
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    Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a jack.
  65. Step 72
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    Remove the support panel together with the engine cooling radiator.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  66. Step 73
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    Remove the support from under the engine.
  67. Step 74
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    Remove the engine cover.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). AUTODOC recommends:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  68. Step 75
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the front upper timing belt cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  69. Step 76
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    Remove the front upper timing belt cover.
  70. Step 77
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #17.
  71. Step 78
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
  72. Step 79
    A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 2005 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit DIY replacement workshop manual
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a combination spanner #17.
  73. Step 80
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    Unscrew the fastener of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  74. Step 81
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    Remove the serpentine belt tensioner pulley.
  75. Step 82
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    Unscrew the fastener of the coolant hose clamp. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  76. Step 83
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  77. Step 84
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    Detach the coolant hose.
  78. Step 85
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the timing belt cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  79. Step 86
    Changing Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI 2007 by yourself
    Remove the timing belt cover.
  80. Step 87
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    Clean the crankshaft pulley fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  81. Step 88
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    Unscrew the crankshaft pulley fastener. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  82. Step 89
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    Turn the crankshaft gear. Use 12-point socket No.19. Use a tap wrench.
  83. Step 90
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    Lock the crankshaft. Use a crowbar.
  84. Step 91
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    Remove the crankshaft pulley.
  85. Step 92
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower timing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  86. Step 93
    Remove the lower timing cover.
    Step 94
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    Make a mark on the crankshaft gear.
  87. Step 95
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    Make a mark on the camshaft gear.
  88. Step 96
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    Make a mark on the timing belt.
  89. Step 97
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Audi A3 8P Sportback 2007 1.6 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit
    Loosen the fastener of the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13. Use HEX No.H8.
  90. Step 98
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    Unscrew the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  91. Step 99
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    Remove the timing belt idler pulley from its mounting seat.
  92. Step 100
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    Unscrew the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  93. Step 101
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    Remove the timing belt idler pulley from its mounting seat.
  94. Step 102
    Changing Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI 2007 by yourself
    Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley.
  95. Step 103
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    Remove the timing belt.
  96. Step 104
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    Clean the water pump fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  97. Step 105
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    Unscrew the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  98. Step 106
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    Remove the water pump.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
  99. Step 107
    Changing of Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on Audi A3 8P Sportback 2012 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the water pump mounting seat. Use a seal scraper. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  100. Step 108
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    Clean the water pump. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  101. Step 109
    Treat the water pump mounting seat. Use a sealant.
    Step 110
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    Install the new water pump.
  102. Step 111
    A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 2005 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit DIY replacement workshop manual
    Screw in the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  103. Step 112
    How to change Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 2006 - tips and tricks
    Tighten the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.
  104. Step 113
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    Install the new timing belt according to the factory marks.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Tip:
    Be careful not to damage the timing belt.
  105. Step 114
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    Install the timing belt tensioner pulley.
  106. Step 115
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    Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant.
  107. Step 116
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    Screw in the fastener of the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  108. Step 117
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    Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant.
  109. Step 118
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    Install the timing belt idler pulley.
  110. Step 119
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    Screw in the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  111. Step 120
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    Treat the fastening bolt. Use a sealant.
  112. Step 121
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    Install the timing belt idler pulley.
  113. Step 122
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    Screw in the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  114. Step 123
    Changing of Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on Audi A3 8P Sportback 2012 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Tighten the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  115. Step 124
    AUDI A3 2.0 TDI quattro Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Tighten the fastener of the timing belt idler pulley. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  116. Step 125
    Replacing Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on Audi A3 8P Sportback 2004 2.0 TDI 16V by yourself
    Adjust the timing belt tension by moving the tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #13. Use HEX No.H6.
    Replacement: water pump & timing belt kit – AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the timing belt is properly tensioned.
  117. Step 126
    A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 2005 Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the crankshaft locking tool.
  118. Step 127
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    Turn the crankshaft gear. Use 12-point socket No.19. Use a ratchet wrench.
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    Make sure all the timing belt components are mounted correctly.
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    Tighten the fastener of the timing belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
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    Install the lower timing cover.
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    Tighten the fasteners of the lower timing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
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    Install the timing belt cover.
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    Tighten the timing belt cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use Torx T27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
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    Attach the coolant hose.
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    Secure the coolant hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers.
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    Screw in the fastener of the coolant hose clamp. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
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    Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.
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    Install the crankshaft pulley according to the factory marks.
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    Tighten the crankshaft pulley fastener. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.+90°
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    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
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    Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.
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    Install the serpentine belt tensioner pulley.
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    Tighten the fastener of the serpentine belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
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