Removing and installing lower toothed belt guard: VW Golf Cabriolet (CKFC, CLHA, CLHB, CRBC, …)
Step-by-step removing and installing lower toothed belt guard for the VW Golf Cabriolet: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016); platform code 138
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- If a new toothed belt guard is installed, the guide lug (arrow) must be cut off prior to installing.
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📋 Procedure
- Remove vibration damper .
- ⚠ Carry out the following work step with particular care. If the toothed belt is damaged, damage to the engine may result. — If a toothed belt guard version which is about to be discontinued is fitted, drill a hole according to the following dimensions:
- Insert a screwdriver through drilled hole and break off guide lug of toothed belt guard towards rear.
- If a more recent toothed belt guard version is fitted, insert screwdriver into slot in guide lug.
- Then, break off guide lug by turning screwdriver in (direction of arrow).
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Remove lower toothed belt guard (1). [Note: If a new toothed belt guard is installed, the guide lug (arrow) must be cut off prior to installing.]
- Fit toothed belt guard. Note dowel pin (arrow) while doing so.
- Bolt on toothed belt guard.
- Install vibration damper .
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