how do you replace a drive belt tensioner assembly.Serpentine belt came

1996 AUDI A6
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MRSDRAGON
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Serpentine belt came off. Looking at the diagram for putting the belt back on I am missing the tensioner. It must have broke off.
May 25, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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FIXITMR
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did bolt break and still inbedded in block? or is part of tensioner assembly still there? unbolt and replace it.
May 25, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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Have a look at the attached image... and this PDF:

http://fkh161.ca/Temp/beltaah.pdf

I assume you have a 2.8 V6

Thomas

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May 26, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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EXOVCDS
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The tensioner is secured to the engine via bolt #11 (8mm allen).

On the back of the tensioner is a "locating dimple" which allows
for correct placement of the tensioner.

Thomas
May 26, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Actually, it might even be a 10mm allen head bolt... it's been a
while since I had to remove one.
Thomas
May 26, 2012 at 11:54 PM
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