Supercharger Ribbed Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the engine compartment cover. Refer to ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front engine cover -1- upward.

Fig 1: Engine Cover -2-

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:

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

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

-- Pivot the tensioner clockwise in direction of -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

-- Lock the tensioner using the Locking Pin:T10060A and remove the ribbed belt.

Fig 2: Releasing Tension On The Belt

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.