Ribbed Belt

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Volkswagen GTI and 2008 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to a 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.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the right charge air hose -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Charge Air Guide Hose

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-- To release the tension on the ribbed belt, rotate the tensioner in the -direction of the arrow- from underneath.

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench And Locking Pin -T10060 A-

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-- Secure the tensioner using the locking pin -T10060 A-.

-- Remove the ribbed belt.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Before installing the ribbed belt, the generator and Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor must be securely installed.

-- First, mount the ribbed belt on the vibration damper, then on the A/C compressor and generator.

Fig 3: Identifying Ribbed Belt Routing

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-- Rotate the tensioner using a box end wrench and remove the locking pin -T10060 A-.

Fig 4: Identifying Wrench And Locking Pin -T10060 A-

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-- Release the tensioner.

-- Check whether the ribbed belt is routed correctly.

-- Start the engine and check whether the ribbed belt runs correctly.