Ribbed Belt Overview

Fig 1: Identifying Ribbed Belt Drive Assembly 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 
   • Always replace.
3. Bolt 
   • 150 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.
   • Always replace.
   • Use the counter hold tool -T10355- to loosen and tighten.
4. Ribbed Belt 
   • Check for wear.
   • Do not kink.
     CAUTION:

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

     • Before removing the ribbed belt, marking the running direction with chalk or a felt tip pen for reinstallation later.
   • Removing and installing, refer to RIBBED BELT .
   • When installing, make sure it is seated correctly on the pulleys.
5. Belt Tensioner 
   • To release tension on the ribbed belt, rotate using a box end wrench.
   • Secure using locking pin -T10060 A-.
   • Belt tensioner installed position. Refer to Fig 2.
   • Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
     • Passat and CC, refer to .
     • GTI and Eos, refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER .
     • Tiguan, refer to .
6. Accessory Bracket 
   • With the oil pressure switch -F1-, oil filter and oil cooler.
   • Removing and installing, refer to ACCESSORY BRACKET .
   • Oil cooler removing and installing, refer to OIL COOLER .
7. Bolt 
   • 10 Nm
8. Generator 
   • Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation .
9. Bolt 
   • 23 Nm
10. Bolt 
    • Tightening sequence, refer to Fig 3.
11. Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor 
    • Do not remove or disconnect the refrigerant lines.
    • Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation .
12. Bolt 
    • 25 Nm
13. Alignment Sleeve 
    • For the A/C compressor.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device For Ribbed Belt

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1. Belt tensioner 
2. Support 
3. Accessory bracket 
4. Centering sleeve 
5. Bolt 

Fig 3: Identifying Accessory Assembly Bracket Tightening Sequence

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-- Position the accessory bracket and install the bolt -4- first, then install the bolts -1, 2, 3 and 5-.

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