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Diesel engines with power assisted steering vane pump and air conditioner compressor, engine codes AGP, AGR, ALH, AQM, ASR — VW

Diesel engines with power assisted steering vane pump and air conditioner compressor, engine codes AGP, AGR, ALH, AQM, ASR on VW: 13 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

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  • Mark direction of rotation of poly-V-belt if it is to be reused.
  • Take poly-V-belt off idler roller first.

📋 Procedure

  1. Lever off cover caps (arrows) in engine cover (A) with a screwdriver.
  2. Remove securing nuts (arrows).
  3. Take engine cover (A) off upwards.
  4. Remove charge air pipe between charge air cooler and turbocharger 4-cylinder diesel engine, mechanics 21. Charge air system with turbocharger; Removing and installing turbocharger with attachments..
  5. Mark direction of rotation of poly-V-belt if it is to be reused.
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  1. Swing tensioning roller in (direction of arrow) using 16 mm open jaw spanner on tensioning lever.
  2. Remove poly-V-belt. [Note: Take poly-V-belt off idler roller first.] [Note: When installing used poly-V-belts observe the direction of rotation marked on removal!Before installing poly-V-belt, ensure that all ancillaries (alternator, air conditioner compressor, power assisted steering vane pump) are secured tightly. Vehicles with an air conditioning system: first remove poly-V-belt from idler roller and fit onto idler roller last when installing. When fitting belt, ensure that poly-V-belt seats correctly in pulleys!]
  3. Swing tensioning roller in (direction of arrow) using 16 mm open jaw spanner on tensioning lever.
  4. Fit poly-V-belt.
  5. Install charge air pipe.
  6. Start engine and check belt running.
  7. Fit engine cover.
  8. Install centre and right-hand covers for noise insulation.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.