Poly-ribbed belt, removing and installing: Removing
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 11 other vehicles, including the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999 Volkswagen GTI, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen GTI, and 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80- with retaining ring from lower part of Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing, see EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS (EVAP) SYSTEM .
- Remove Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing complete with Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-.
For model years 1993 - 1995, see AIR CLEANER (ACL), MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR AND POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATING ELEMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
For model years 1996 - 1999, see AIR CLEANER (ACL), MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR AND POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) HEATING ELEMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Temporarily install bolt (M8x80) in threaded hole -A- of tensioner and thread in until poly-ribbed belt is no longer under tension.CAUTION: Thread the bolt in only until the poly-ribbed belt can be removed, otherwise the tensioner housing can be damaged.
- Remove poly-ribbed belt.