Anyone know how to put the car into Service Mode?

[Chard]

I have to change my timing belt soon and wanted to put the car into service mode instead of taking the whole front end apart because I heard it's a whole lot easier. Is there a write-up out there that says how to do this? TIA.

[DarkkstaR]

Whats service mode?

[Chard]

It's when you slide your front end forward so that you can gain accessability to all of your belts without having to take everything apart. I heard it makes it a lot easier, but after looking at the directions for removing the AC condensor and the radiator, it doesn't look TOO hard.

[Zodiak]

this is how most actual Audi mechanics do the TB job, and some of them can finish the whole thing in like 2.5 hrs

[BQAD]

Never done it myself, but page 24 on this pdf link shows the proper prodcedure.
maintenance info link

[quattro30v]

let me know when are you doing it, i can stop by to help... or call me and i'll explain

[Audipilot1]

"Service Position" It involves sliding the lock carrier forward a few inches, but i was under the impression it took some special tools. I just did my timing belt and took the whole front end off. I looked and didnt really see how you could slide it all forward, of course i didnt really have any idea what i was doing.

[SEXICÄN]

is service mode the same thing i did to install my snub mount?