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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Locking pin -T10060 A-
Removing
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

–  To slacken poly V-belt, turn tensioning device in anti-clockwise direction -arrow-.
–  Lock tensioner in place with locking pin -T10060 A-.
–  If poly V-belt is to be reinstalled, mark direction of rotation on belt using chalk or felt tip pen before removing.
–  Remove poly V-belt.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

Various versions of the overrunning alternator pulley, -A- or -B-, may be fitted depending on the type and version of alternator.
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

The length of the poly V-belt must be determined according to the → Electronic Parts Catalogue depending on the version of overrunning alternator pulley.
–  Fit poly V-belt as shown in illustration.
1 -  Vibration damper
2 -  Tensioner for poly V-belt
3 -  Alternator
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

–  Turn tensioner in -direction of arrow- and pull out locking pin -T10060 A-.
–  Release tensioner.
–  Check that poly V-belt is properly seated.
–  Start engine and check that poly V-belt runs properly.
 

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles without air conditioner compressor

Assembly overview - sealing flange, belt pulley end
1 -  Bolt Risk of damage to engine caused by incorrect valve timing.Do not turn crankshaft out of TDC position. Specified torque → Item ...

Removing and installing poly V-belt, vehicles with air conditioner compressor
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Locking pin -T10060 A- Removing ...

Other materials:

Working with the air conditioner service station
  Caution If there is evidence to suggest that chemical substances have been added in the vehicle to seal leaks, do not connect the air conditioner service station and do not extract the refrigerant. ...

Removing and installing rear 3-point seat belt, 2-door model, without belt tensioner
Removing –  Remove rear shelf support → Chapter. –  Remove outer rear seat belt guide anchor → Chapter.     –&n ...

Removing and installing refrigerant shut-off valve for heater and air conditioner unit -N541
Removing –  Observe safety precautions → Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“. –  Comply with notes → Chapter „Working on refrigerant circuit“. ...

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