Removing
- Disconnect battery --> «Battery in engine compartment, disconnecting and reconnecting»(/audi/s4/b8-2008-2011/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment__battery-in-engine-compartment-disconnecting-and) .
Scheme 39
- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.
| CAUTION | Before removing ribbed belt, mark direction of rotation. Belt damage will result if not reinstalled in proper direction. |
Scheme 40
- Relieve ribbed belt tension by turning tensioner in direction of - arrow -.
- Remove ribbed belt from power steering pump pulley.
- Lift vehicle.
- Release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.
Scheme 41
- Remove cable ties - arrows - , unclip cover for starter cable guide harness and remove harness from guide.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Scheme 42
- Remove nuts - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Remove bracket for ATF lines.
All models
- Unclip refrigerant line from bracket at sump.
- Disconnect electrical connections at generator.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
Scheme 43
- Remove generator.