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Jun 15, 2002 | 12:15 AM

c5a4

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AC belt replace?

My ac belt needs to be replaced and I was wondering if it can be changed from above or does the car have to up and done from below? I changed the big serpentine belt and put a new tensioner on but the ac belt looks tricky and I dont have a jack.

Jun 15, 2002 | 09:20 AM

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Re: AC belt replace? (c5a4)

I don't have the answer but I will bump it up for ya :cheers:

Jun 15, 2002 | 09:26 AM

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Re: AC belt replace? (c5a4)

I am 99% sure it can be done from above as I just had one replaced at the dealer and I do not recall the car going up on a lift. Something was making all kinds of noise and they replaces the belt and some other stuff.

Jun 15, 2002 | 10:12 AM

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Re: AC belt replace? (c5a4)

If you have an A4,the trans cooler lines are in the way of the tensioner and it is easier to get a wrench on the tensioner from below,with the wrench facing downward...If you have an M6,you can probably access the tensioner from above :yesnod:

Jun 15, 2002 | 11:18 AM

c5a4

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Re: AC belt replace? (C-5 TECH)

Thanks for the info. I have a A4 trans so it looks like my best bet is to take and have it put on from below. Any idea what it might cost if I go to a shop. Or is it worth going out and buying a jack and stands?

Jun 15, 2002 | 01:11 PM

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Re: AC belt replace? (c5a4)

It can easily be done from above. Take off the serpentine belt, and its tensioner. You have enough access to get a wrench (not a socket) down there. I did it on my 98 A4 several times.