Remove one Torx T30 bolt underneath each headlight see green arrow.Ħ. Remove the two Torx T30 bolts at the front edge of the hood on each side.ĥ.
#Audi timing belt tensioner drivers
The passenger side will have 4 bolts while the drivers side will only have 3 which are holding the bumper postsĤ. Remove the bumper post bolts with a Torx T45 bit. Remove the bulbs from the turn signals (see dangling bulb in above picture) andģ. First unplug the horn(s) on the passenger side, as shown by the lightened ovals (on a 2000 there is one horn per side )Ģ. Its a good idea to flush the radiator out with a garden hose at this time and let it dry while finishing up with the rest of the tbelt changeġ. Now pull the top of the radiator out towards you (as if the bottom edge were a hinge), then up. To remove the radiator, pry the small tab in the circular pin up, as shown here:ĩ. Now pull up and then out on the condensor "peel" the A/C condensor to the passenger side.Ĩ. Disconnect the sensor that connects on the passenger side of the A/C condensor (see above pic).ħ. See the picture, where the bracket is actually already removedĦ. Remove the two brackets that hold the A/C condensor in place, they're held by four 10 mm bolts. Check the clamps connecting the rubber hoses to the P/S cooler while you have it loose, mine were leaking upon reinstallation of the coolerĥ. The two 10 mm bolts are shown by the red dots in the picture above. Now pull the P/S cooler that runs in front of the A/C condensor out of the way. They're blocked in the picture, but the Phillips head screws would be where the green dots are in the picture.Ĥ. Remove the two "air guides" attached on each side of the A/C condensor. See the sensor above the lower radiator hose in the picture belowģ. Now, just pull firmly (read: HARD) to get the hoses off. First, pry up the clip around the radiator fitting with a flathead screwdriver:ĭo this for the top and bottom hoses. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses, as well as the sensor just above the lower radiator hose. You can also remove the screw to drain the coolant out rather fastĢ. Either connect a hose (as depicted by the green line in the picture below) or put a bucket underneath to catch the coolant. See the red screw at the bottom on the driver's side of the radiator open it just a bit and you'll see where the coolant will come out. Loosen the cap on the filler tank in the engine compartment. If you haven't disconnected the hose for the headlight washers, you'll be able to do it much easier now have someone to hold the bumper while you do it.ġ. So if you pull it down, and then up (or vise versa), then you should be able to work it loose.Ħ.
See the picture below, notice how the two clips at the top and one at the bottom grab the bumper like a claw.
Have someone else hold the bumper while you do this so it doesn't come crashing down and scratch the paint. It takes a little finesse, but it's really not that hard. Now grab the side of the bumper, almost to the wheel well and pull BACK (towards the rear of the car) and DOWN then UP. Remove the two long 6mm hex bolts (see above picture).ĥ. Washer Fluid will SPLASH out, so catch it in a bucket in case you want to reuse thatĤ. Disconnect the hose to the headlight washers by reaching through the hole where you removed the driver's side grill it disconnects at the lightened area of the picture below. Remove two small grills and fog lights (if applicable) on front bumper the grills come out just by pulling.ģ. Remove the plastic underpan 6 screws underneath and 2 plastic screws in each wheel well.Ģ. A lift would help if you have access to one, but it's not necessary.jackstands will suffice.ġ. Screwdrivers, socket wrench, extensions, etc.just normal stuff. That's definitely not everything, but I don't think there's anything else out of the ordinary you'll need. Timing Belt "kit" from PureMotorsports ( ) ~$180įresh G12 Coolant (2-3 bottles if you change the coolant)Ģ Buckets to catch coolant and windshield washer fluid if you want to reuse those It can be changed without removing the A/C condensor and radiator, however I wanted to have plenty of room to work.so I took it all off.
Also, I must metion my partner in crime here, JustDave did most of the replacement of the timing belt and tensioner.Īnd one more thing, this is not the only way to change the belt. This procedure is done at your own risk, and my write-up is merely a guide to help you do it (as model years and options vary).īig thanks to SScott for filling in all the bolt sizes. Usual disclaimer applies here, I am not responsible for any of your work.
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