Ribbed Belt Overview

Fig 1: View Of Ribbed Belt Overview

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1. Vibration Damper 
   • With the pulley for the ribbed belt.
   • Removing and installing, refer to VIBRATION DAMPER .
2. O-ring 
   • No replacement part available, part of the bolt.
3. Bolt 
   • 150 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.
   • Always replace.
   • Use the counter hold tool T10355 to loosen and tighten.
4. Ribbed Belt 
   • Check the belt for wear.
   • Do not kink the belt when installing.
     CAUTION:

     Risk of destroying due to 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.
   • Removing and installing, refer to RIBBED BELT .
   • When installing, make sure the belt is seated correctly on the pulleys.
5. Ribbed Belt Tensioner 
   • To release the tension on the ribbed belt, rotate using an open end wrench.
   • Secure using the locking Pin T10060 A.
   • Installed position, refer to Fig 2.
   • Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

     Jetta/GLI for MY 08 through 10, Jetta SportWagen (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) for MY 09. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER .

6. Accessory Bracket 
   • With the oil pressure switch -F1-, oil filter and oil cooler.
   • Removing and installing, refer to ACCESSORY BRACKET .
   • Oil filter, oil cooler and oil pressure switch overview. Refer to OIL FILTER, OIL COOLER AND OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OVERVIEW .
7. Bolt 
   • 10 Nm
8. Generator 
   • Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation .
9. Bolt 
   • 23 Nm
10. Bolt 
    • Always replace.
    • For the tightening sequence and tightening specification; refer to Fig 3.
11. Bracket with Idler Pulley 
    • Not available in the US/Canadian market.
    • For vehicles without Air Conditioning (A/C).
12. Bolt 
    • 25 Nm
13. A/C Compressor 
    • Do not remove or disconnect the refrigerant lines.
    • Removing and installing. Refer to Removal and Installation .
14. Bolt 
    • 25 Nm
15. Alignment Sleeve 
    • For A/C compressor or bracket with idler pulley.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device For Ribbed Belt

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1. Ribbed belt tensioner pulley 
2. Support 
3. Accessory bracket 
4. Centering sleeve 
5. Bolt 

Fig 3: Identifying Accessory Assembly Bracket Tightening Sequence

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331

Procedure 

-- Position the accessory bracket and install the bolt -4-.

-- Tighten the bolts in 3 passes in sequence -1 through 5- as follows:

-- Tighten the bolts by hand.

-- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.