Ribbed belt, removing and installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 1996 Volkswagen Passat, and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place ribbed belt on crankshaft pulley/vibration damper and coolant pump pulley.
Install power steering pump V -belt.
See V-BELT TENSION, ADJUSTING
Push generator down onto stop at least 3 times using 3297 lever, to make sure that it moves freely.
Push down on generator using 3297 and install ribbed belt.
NOTE: If the engine has not yet been installed, continue with this sequence AFTER the engine has been installed.
Idle engine for at least 10 seconds with generator loose.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Ribbed Belt (Belt Drive Without Tensioner)

NOTE: When tightening the generator bolts, observe tightening sequence, do not use generator for support and do not touch the ribbed belt.

Tighten mounting bolt -2- to 25 Nm (18 ft lb).
Tighten mounting bolt -1- to 25 Nm (18 ft lb).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Ribbed Belt (Belt Drive Without Tensioner)