Engines with ribbed belt without tensioner

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.

Install ribbed belt, see RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Fill cooling system with coolant, see COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .
Connect harness connectors.
Check headlight alignment and adjust as necessary.

See HEADLIGHTS, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING

Adjust shift linkage (if necessary).