Ribbed Belt

Ribbed Belt

Removing

Risk of destroying due to a reversed running direction of a used ribbed belt.

• Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation later.

- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to one of the following:

GTI and Tiguan

Eos and Passat

CC,

- Remove the right charge air hose - arrows -.






- To release the tension on the ribbed belt, turn the tensioner in the - direction of the arrow - from underneath.






- Secure the tensioner using the locking tool (T10060 A).

- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Before installing the ribbed belt, the generator and Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor must be installed securely.

- First, install the ribbed belt on the vibration damper, then on the A/C compressor and generator.






- Turn the tensioner using a box end wrench and remove the locking pin (T10060 A).






- Release the tensioner.

- Check whether ribbed belt is routed correctly.

- Start the engine and check whether the ribbed belt runs correctly.